Operations Manager (Maritime / Shipping)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the maritime sector is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee operations and logistics during a critical growth phase. The successful candidate will ensure compliance and efficiency while driving operational improvements. This role offers exceptional career progression and is ideal for candidates with maritime experience.

Benefits

Training

Career Progression

Enhanced Holiday Allowance

Hybrid Working

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Operations Management required.
• Experience in Maritime or Logistics is essential.
• Knowledge of INCOTERMS and customs clearance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all company operations and logistics.
• Ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize operations.

Skills

Operations Management

Maritime

Logistics

Compliance

Operational Efficiency

Data Analysis

Job description

Operations Manager (Maritime / Shipping)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Training + Career Progression + Enhanced Holiday Allowance + Hybrid + Company Benefits

Edinburgh

**Ex-military applicants welcome**

Are you an Operations Manager with experience working in the Maritime or Shipping industries looking for an exciting new opportunity to join this well-funded start up business who are entering a vital growth period and are offering brilliant progression opportunities to excel your career?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become a fundamental asset to the business. You will be managing and overseeing all company operations and logistics, ensuring safety, efficiency and compliance in line with regulations, develop and implement strategies to optimize operational efficiencies.

This Company were recently established but have a real backing and are about to go through an exciting period of strategic growth and market capture. Their purpose is to improve the safety of shipping through their technology for cargo that passes through high risk areas. They have already built a great reputation within the industry by providing clients with complete efficiency.

This role would suit an Operations Manager with experience in the Maritime industry looking to join a well backed and ambitious company where you will receive unrivalled career progression to develop your career.

The Role:

• Manage and oversee all company operations and logistics
• Ensure safety, efficiency and compliance in line with regulation
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize operations
• Analyse operational data to identify issues and ensure smooth operations
• Working cross functionally in other departments when needed
• Liaise with reps, freight agents and manufacturers

The Person:

• Experience in Operations Management
• Experience in Maritime or Logistics
• Knowledge of INCOTERMS, freight forwarding, customs clearance and document handling

Keywords: Operations, Manager, Maritime, Military, Logistics, Shipping, International, Offshore, Energy, Edinburgh, Scotland

Reference Number: BBBH19701

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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