Strategic Marine Operations Leader

Darwin Recruitment; Savannah (GA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Vice President of Marine Operations in Savannah, GA. Lead day-to-day marine repair/refit facility operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction for yachts up to 200 feet.

You will direct department heads, manage budgets, and drive strategic growth while maintaining compliance with maritime and OSHA standards. A strong leadership and industry background is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marine Management, Operations Management or related discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive leadership or management experience, ideally within marine repair, yacht refit, shipyard operations or related industrial environment.
• Knowledge of maritime safety regulations, OSHA requirements, environmental compliance and relevant industry standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, yacht owners, captains, vendors, employees and business partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within agreed schedules, budgets and quality standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant business management or project management software.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily operations, department managers and overall project execution.
• Provide leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget.
• Develop and implement business strategies to drive company growth, operational performance and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with yacht owners, captains, vendors and industry partners.
• Monitor financial performance, operating costs, staffing levels and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with maritime safety standards, OSHA requirements and environmental regulations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the President and senior leadership team to establish business goals and long-term strategic objectives.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Relationship building

Project management

Microsoft Office

PM software

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marine Management/Operations Management or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Descripción del empleo

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Vice President of Marine Operations in Savannah, GA. Lead day-to-day marine repair/refit facility operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction for yachts up to 200 feet.

You will direct department heads, manage budgets, and drive strategic growth while maintaining compliance with maritime and OSHA standards. A strong leadership and industry background is essential.