Vessel Operations Manager

Yusen Logistics; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with a company match

Pension Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance Program

Vacation

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking a highly skilled Regional Operations Manager to oversee vessel operations in the Americas. The role requires a strong emphasis on managing teams, ensuring safe and efficient operations while maintaining communication with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess leadership skills, 10+ years of experience, and the capacity to handle multiple tasks effectively.

Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $110,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience preferred.
• Required: strong communication, managerial, and leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workflow.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operational matters in the Americas.
• Manage and support direct reports in executing operational functions.
• Coordinate with teams to develop solutions or contingency plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Managerial skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork oriented

Ability to multitask

Education

College degree preferred; high school diploma required

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

This position is for employment with NYK Group Americas Inc. This position is responsible for managing safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations of RoRo vessels in the region. It ensures this by coordinating and liaising with various NYK offices, vessels, agents, and port service providers, and acts as Regional HQ for Operations, supporting regional offices in the Americas.

Responsibilities

• Overall supervision of operational matters in the Americas, providing guidance and direction to NYK Port and Regional offices.
• Managing and supporting direct reports in the office to execute operational functions.
• Coordinating with the Operations Team in designing and executing a voyage plan; reducing costs, mitigating lost time, meeting targets set by Trade/Commercial teams in charge of vessel P&L, and complying with important operational requirements such as CII regulation, when NA directly manages P&L or the operational function is under NA Voyage Operator responsibilities.
• Tracking and monitoring daily vessel operations executed by operators (instructions, coastal schedules, bunkers, VSR, system updates, collaboration with other teams and offices, communication with agents, overall CII reporting and analysis). Monitoring vessel progress throughout the area of responsibility especially any changes with schedules, hazardous weather, incidents at specific ports, delays, congestion and any issues that may impact vessel schedule and voyage P&L.
• Identifying and analyzing key issues in operations, generating reports to management and working with the team to develop solutions or contingency plans to maintain schedules while minimizing delays and additional costs.
• Maintaining a high‑level overview of all vessels and services, ensuring voyage goals are achieved and developments are accurately managed and communicated throughout the organization.
• Providing necessary support to the team and regional offices in the Americas regarding the systems for vessel operation functions (TOM, Flamingo, SGS, etc.).
• Developing and training the team in line with regional requirements and global expectations.
• Establishing and improving SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for vessel operation functions.
• Providing regional news and key updates to management, Tokyo HQ, and other regional offices on a regular basis.
• Coordinating and hosting internal or external meetings based on needs and requirements.
• Monitoring agency and port service provider performance and addressing issues for improvement.
• Developing short and long‑term operational planning to create initiatives that further the company’s overall goals.
• Coordinating with different teams to foster exchange of ideas and provide cross‑team learning opportunities.
• Assessing and analyzing departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
• Delegating work to employees, tracking progress and providing constructive feedback throughout projects.
• Reviewing current processes with BPM and other departments to determine improvements and efficiencies (Process Re‑Engineering).
• Ensuring employees adhere to company policies and legal regulations, serving as a liaison between subordinates and upper management.
• Setting performance goals and project deadlines that align with the company’s larger plans.
• Inspiring and motivating employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement.
• Addressing performance issues between employees and other concerns in an effective timely manner.
• Conducting performance reviews, motivating team members, and creating strategies to boost productivity.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, managerial, and leadership skills.
• Teamwork oriented and driven.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workflow.
• Personal computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet) and familiarity with NYK systems for daily business.

College degree preferred; high school diploma required.

Work Experience

10+ years of industry experience preferred.

Compensation

$100,000-110,000.

ADA Requirements/Physical Requirements

The employee is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. They must be able and willing to attend vessels when in port to meet with vessel command to discuss overall operational matters on board, during navigation, and while in port. Occasional walking, stooping, filing, lifting or standing is required in the office. The employee’s hands are regularly used to write, type, file, key and handle small controls and objects. The employee must frequently talk and be able to hear.

Benefits

NYK offers a generous employee benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 401(k) with a company match and Pension Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Tuition Assistance Program, Vacation, and much more.

Any and all benefits offered are subject to eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About NYK Group Americas Inc.

Founded in 1885, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) has become a leader in global marine transport by meeting challenges head on and achieving steady growth. NYK recognizes its role in providing safe and reliable services for a broad range of trade and commercial activities that are the basis for developing the world’s economies and cultures.

EEO Statement

NYK Group Americas Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.