Marine Operations Manager

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in Miami seeks a Master Mariner to captain a container vessel, overseeing loading plans, voyage execution, and port operations.

The role requires a Master Mariner certificate, proven experience commanding container ships, strong English, and proficiency in MS Office; you will monitor budgets and ensure compliance with international shipping regulations.

Qualifications

• Master Mariner certificate required.
• Experience as a Captain on a container vessel.
• Knowledge of international shipping rules and regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office: Excel (Macros) and PowerPoint.
• Advanced English language skills (speaking, reading and writing).

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate interfaces to meet targets and control ship loading plans.
• Control vessel and port performance with voyage reports.
• Supervise vessel command including sailing voyage reports and procedures.
• Monitor port and sea expenses and bunkers with strict cost control.
• Oversee scheduling and overall budget preparation and control.

Skills

Captain on Container Vessel

Advanced English

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Master Mariner certificate

Job description

To execute safe, seamless, efficient operation of the container ships while controlling related expenses. Manage and coordinate between all relevant interfaces to meet targets and get results. Accountabilities include setting guidelines for and control of ship loading plans, vessel and port performance; supervision of vessels command; service bunker control in various ports; sailing instructions; scheduling ship and reefer maintenance; preparation and control of the budget.

Main Tasks:

• Controlling costs and operational expenses, in order to reduce them, in collaboration with the BU manager and Line Managers.
• Controlling the vessels' loading plan.
• Monitoring and controlling vessel and port performance (Vessel’s voyage performance report).
• Supervising vessels performance according to the governing Charter Party.
• Supervising vessels command including sailing voyage reports and procedures.
• Monitoring expenses in port and sea while maintaining a strict watch on exceptions.
• Responsibility for controlling service bunkers in various ports.
• Managing random fuel inspections.
• Controlling the schedule.

Requirements:

• Master Mariner certificate - Must
• Experience as a Captain on a Container Vessel - Must
• Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of international shipping.
• Good MS-Office skills, Excel (Macros level) and PowerPoint in particular
• Advanced English language skills (Speaking, reading and writing)