Marine Operations Manager

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.; United States; In loco; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Master Mariner to lead container vessel operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and cost control across loading plans, port calls, and maintenance.

The role requires coordinating with interfaces to meet targets and manage budgets. The candidate will supervise vessel command, monitor voyage performance, and implement KPIs while maintaining compliance with international regulations and company policies.

Competenze

• Advanced English language skills (speaking, reading, writing).
• On-call 24 hours a day.
• Experience coordinating vessel operations and loading plans is essential.

Mansioni

• Execute safe, efficient operation of container ships and control related expenses.
• Set guidelines for loading vessels and vessel performance in ports.
• Monitor vessel and port performance and prepare voyage reports.

Conoscenze

Advanced English

On-call availability

Coordination of vessel operations

Formazione

Master Mariner certificate

Captain on a container vessel

Shore-side experience

Strumenti

MS Office (Excel Macros)

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Main Purpose of the Role

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

• Implementing BU policy and guidelines within the Regional Operations and vessels.
• Setting guidelines for loading vessels, including special/ dangerous cargo.
• Determining the operational requirements for leasing a vessel.
• Managing port restrictions in lines under his responsibility, including guidelines to the vessels and their owners.
• Assisting in drafting & implementing JWP with partners.
• 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.
• Controlling Fuel consumption (Vessel's voyage bunker report).
• Managing random fuel inspections.
• Controlling the schedule.
• Monitoring & following-up on feeders schedule integrity.
• Implementing and controlling operations’ KPIs.
• Coordinating schedule according to weather conditions.
• Preparing Sailing Instructions.
• Managing schedule for vessels' maintenance control and repairs.
• Coordinating & monitoring DG/RF & OOG on partners & feeders.
• Coordinating maintenance of reefers.
• Maintaining an interface with Global Operations Function, other shipping companies, partners and vessel owners.
• Preparing the annual operations budget.
• Implementing and controlling the budget.
• Planning operational development of Lines.
• Advising professionally regarding bids.
• Characterizing vessel leasing in the Lines.

Requirements

• Master Mariner certificate - Must
• Experience as a Captain on a Container Vessel - Must
• Relevant Shore-side experience - 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)
• On-Call 24/hours a day

The Operations teams manage supply-chain matters, including terminal services, vessel operations, procurement, and ship management.

Our teams optimize costs and maximize vessel and employee safety while complying with international sustainability conventions.
Using digital tools, our operations teams monitor all vessel activities in real-time.