Head of Operations

Executive Integrity; Paris; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global executive search consultancy is seeking a qualified Head of Operations in Paris. This leadership role focuses on managing post-fixture operations across LNG and methanol tankers. Ideal candidates should have a sailing background and expertise in LNG/tanker operations. The position offers authority to shape processes and opportunities to lead a successful team in a fast-paced environment.

Prestations

Leadership role

Performance rewards

Continuous improvement authority

Qualifications

• Sailing background preferred (Master/Chief Mate); LNG/tanker post-fixture expertise essential.
• Strong organizational skills to manage and optimize work processes.
• Operations Manager ready to step up to department lead.

Responsabilités

• Own post-fixture operations: charter party administration and claims.
• Coordinate with charterer's operations teams, terminals, and agents.
• Monitor voyage KPIs and manage fuel performance/warranties.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Operational excellence

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Decision making

Formation

Master/Chief Mate certification

Description du poste

Job Title: Head of Operations

Location: Paris, France

Who are we recruiting for?

Our client is an expanding shipowner/operator with a rapidly expanding LNG and methanol fuelled tanker portfolio. They seek a qualified, assured, and motivated Head of Operations to lead post-fixture commercial operations across their LNG and methanol tanker fleet.

What will you be doing?

• Owning post-fixture operations: charter party administration, claims, and contract compliance.
• Coordinating daily with the charterer’s operations teams, terminals, agents, and third-party managers; ensuring terminal compatibility.
• Monitoring voyage KPIs, off-hires, stoppages/delays; managing fuel performance/warranties and closing claims.
• Analysing vessel performance (incl. platform-driven insights) to highlight underperformance and drive improvement and optimization.
• Driving Operational excellence across all segments of ship operations with continuous improvement at the heart of day-to-day operations
• Maintaining dynamic/static vessel documents; overseeing reimburseables, insurance certificates, and quality systems.

Are you the ideal candidate?

• Operations Manager (or equivalent) ready to step up to department lead in an owner/manager environment.
• Sailing background preferred (Master/Chief Mate); LNG/tanker post-fixture expertise essential.
• Hands‑on, adaptable, determined; clear command/support mindset (operations lead, not a brokerage/trading role).
• Strong stakeholder management; able to guide, coach, and make assured, timely decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail to effectively manage and optimize work processes.

What’s in it for you?

• High‑impact leadership role reporting to the Directeur General of the company.
• Authority to shape processes and drive continuous improvement across a growing fleet.
• Fast‑paced culture that rewards performance and loyalty.
• Opportunity to build a successful team and deliver improved commercial and operational outcomes.

Who are we?

Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty‑stricken communities.