Senior Marine Operations Lead

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. is seeking a Master Mariner with captain experience on container vessels to lead safe and efficient ship operations in the Miami, FL area. The role requires coordinating between interfaces to meet targets, manage loading plans, bunkers, schedules, and vessel maintenance while controlling costs.

You will be responsible for implementing policies, overseeing voyage reports, and maintaining KPIs across operations, with on-call availability around the clock.

Qualifications

• Master Mariner certificate and captain experience on container vessels are required.
• Thorough knowledge of international shipping rules and regulations.
• Advanced English, both spoken and written.
• Strong MS-Office skills including Excel macros and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Implement BU policy and guidelines within Regional Operations and vessels.
• Set guidelines for loading vessels, including dangerous cargo.
• Determine operational requirements for leasing a vessel.
• Manage port restrictions and guidance to vessels and owners.
• Draft and implement JWP with partners.
• Control costs and operational expenses with BU and Line Managers.
• Monitor and control vessels' loading plans and performance.
• Supervise vessel command and voyage reports and procedures.
• Maintain schedule integrity and weather-based planning.
• Prepare annual operations budget and manage budget compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance of reefers and DG/RF & OOG for partners and feeders.

Skills

MS-Office Proficiency

Advanced English

On-Call Availability

Vessel Operations

Budget Control

Education

Master Mariner certificate

Tools

Excel (Macros)

PowerPoint

Office Suite

Job description

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. is seeking a Master Mariner with captain experience on container vessels to lead safe and efficient ship operations in the Miami, FL area. The role requires coordinating between interfaces to meet targets, manage loading plans, bunkers, schedules, and vessel maintenance while controlling costs.

You will be responsible for implementing policies, overseeing voyage reports, and maintaining KPIs across operations, with on-call availability around the clock.