Operations Manager - shipping agency

AIS Technolabs Pvt Ltd; Sharjah; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marine Operations Manager to oversee and enhance marine operations. This role involves managing vessel scheduling, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations, and leading a team to optimize operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in marine operations, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. Join this dynamic team and contribute to the success of maritime operations while fostering relationships with stakeholders and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of managerial experience in marine operations.
• Strong knowledge of ship agency, customs, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of marine operations including vessel scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations and standards.

Skills

Marine Operations Management

Maritime Regulations Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marine Operations

Master's Degree in Maritime Management

Job description

Responsibilities:

- Oversee and manage all aspects of marine operations, including vessel scheduling,

port operations, and cargo handling.

- Ensure compliance with all relevant maritime regulations and standards.

- Lead the team to monitor all the inbound service enquiries/orders from the

shipowners/charterers, response to shipowners in timely manner.

- Monitor the vessel’s schedule and work for a smooth operation.

- Coordinate with port authorities, shipping companies, and other stakeholders to

ensure smooth and efficient operations.

- Develop and implement strategies to optimize marine operations and enhance

overall efficiency and productivity.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in marine operations, Maritime Management, or a related field.

Master& degree preferred.

- Proven experience in a manager marine operations role, with a minimum of 10

years in a managerial capacity.

- Have knowledge in ship agency, customs, logistics, maritime regulations, etc.

- Familiar with the shipping business, have in-depth knowledge of ship agency

business and processes, good at summing up and writing functional requirements

and process improvement documentation.

- Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to lead and motivate

a team.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to build and

maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Good analytical skills and problem-solving skills, coupled with a hands-on approach

- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify operational inefficiencies and develop

effective solutions.