Manager, Operations (Breakbulk & Project Cargo)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Operations to oversee the day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of maritime operations, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving efficiency and productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating agency appointments, reviewing the PDAs and FDAs.
• Communicating with charterers, brokers, agents, and vessels regarding voyage orders and vessel itineraries.
• Planning, preparing, and circulating loading and discharging operations while coordinating with various parties such as the Master, attending port captains, stevedores, agents, and other related parties for efficient turnaround in ports.
• Monitoring vessel movements and performances.
• Reviewing and preparing cargo stowage plans to optimize cargo liftings for bulk, breakbulk, or project cargo, including making stowage plans, lashing/bedding plans, lashing calculations, and other cargo documents.
• Monitoring hold cleaning plans, including supply of chemicals and supervisors.
• Proper planning of bunker supplies and coordination with bunker suppliers.
• Handling claims and liaising with the P&I clubs and legal teams to resolve disputes/arbitration.
• Attending vessels and supervising cargo operations whenever critical shipments are to be loaded onto vessels, including sourcing and purchasing materials required for cargo operations.
• Performing cost control procedures for voyage expenses and verifying bills received from agents and vendors.
• Supporting the Chartering team for fixing potential shipments and checking/suitability for vessels going to chart-in.
• Assisting the chartering team for maximum cargo uplift, stowage plan, and port information inquiries for prospective vessel employment.
• Guiding the postfix team to calculate voyage laytime, chart-hire, and freight accurately, verifying all invoices before sending them to the accounts department for settlement.
• Coordinating operational strategies and activities to ensure efficiency and meet objectives effectively.
• Effectively managing and motivating team members and conducting performance assessments.
• Identifying weaknesses in current procedures/practices/processes, summarizing solutions for top management approval, and implementing improvements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in shipping operations for bulk, breakbulk, parcelling, and project cargo.
• Master Mariner with shore job experience in operations for bulk, breakbulk, parcelling, and project or sailing experience in similar shipping trades is preferred.
• Experience in loading Windmill components, project cargo, and general cargoes is preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD, FEMAP, or other similar software for stowage planning is preferred.