Night Vessel Planning Leader – Maritime Operations

SSA Marine; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Discretionary bonuses

Paid holidays

Job summary

SSA Marine in Draper, UT is seeking a Vessel Planning Manager, Night, to lead night shift vessel planning for container operations, coordinate with marine and terminal teams, and ensure plans meet safety, productivity, and service goals.

You will mentor vessel planners, set priorities, and manage cross-functional projects including permitting, layout concepts, and development programs for new opportunities; travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of planning experience in port/maritime industry.
• Management experience in terminal/facility development projects.
• Knowledge of state and federal permitting and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead night shift vessel planning activities for container vessel operations.
• Coach and develop vessel planning staff during night shift.
• Establish work priorities and ensure effective shift coverage.
• Set and communicate performance goals.
• Lead, develop, and maintain safe and effective stowage procedures across terminals.
• Work closely with Terminal Management to standardize vessel operations and optimize use of planning resources.
• Create and maintain excellent relationships with terminal management and shipping lines.
• Research and resolve errors and billing discrepancies as needed.
• Work closely with supporting departments to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Follow through on new business opportunities by outlining a development program plan including initial layout concepts; market assessments; permitting, design, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Engage and manage in-house and consultant resources as necessary so an informed decision to move forward and pursue an opportunity is developed and vetted before implementation.
• Act as a resource to support regional managers when there is a need for divisional support.

Skills

Vessel planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in planning or related field

Tools

Mainsail

Spinnaker

Navis N4

MACS3

SPARCS

Job description

SSA Marine in Draper, UT is seeking a Vessel Planning Manager, Night, to lead night shift vessel planning for container operations, coordinate with marine and terminal teams, and ensure plans meet safety, productivity, and service goals.

You will mentor vessel planners, set priorities, and manage cross-functional projects including permitting, layout concepts, and development programs for new opportunities; travel up to 30% is required.