Operations Manager (Breakbulk & Project Cargo)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of maritime operations, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving efficiency and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating agency appointments, reviewing the PDAs and FDAs.
• Communicating with charterers, brokers, agents and vessels regarding voyage orders, vessel itineraries, etc.
• Planning, preparing, and circulating loading & discharging operations and coordinating with various parties like Master, attending port captains, stevedores, agents, and other related parties for efficient turnaround in ports.
• Monitoring vessel movements and performances.
• Reviewing and preparing cargo stowage plans to optimize cargo liftings for bulk/breakbulk or project cargo, including making stowage plans, lashing/bedding plans, lashing calculations, and other cargo documents.
• Monitoring hold cleaning plans; including supply of chemicals and supervisors.
• Proper planning of bunker supplies and coordination with bunker suppliers.
• Experience in handling claims, liaising with the P&I clubs, and legal teams to resolve disputes/arbitration.
• Attending vessels and supervising the cargo operation whenever critical shipments are loaded onto the vessel. Sourcing and purchasing materials required for cargo operations.
• Performing cost control procedures for voyage expenses and verifying bills received from agents and vendors.
• Supporting the Chartering team for fixing potential shipments and checking/confirming suitability for the vessels going to chart-in.
• Assisting the chartering team for maximum cargo uplift, stowage plans, and port information inquiries for prospective vessel’s employment.
• Guiding the postfix team to calculate voyage laytime, chart-hire, and freight accurately, and verifying all invoices are correct before sending to the accounts department for settlement.
• Coordinating operations strategies and activities to ensure operational efficiency and effectively meet objectives.
• Effectively managing, motivating team members, and conducting performance assessments.
• Identifying weaknesses in current procedures/practices/processes, summarizing solutions for top management approval, and implementing improvements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in shipping operations for bulk, breakbulk, parcelling, and project cargo.
• Master Mariner with shore job experience in operations for bulk, breakbulk, parcelling, and project or sailing experience in similar shipping trade is preferred.
• Preferably have experience with loading windmill components, project cargo, and general cargoes.
• Proficient in using CAD, FEMAP, or other similar software for stowage planning.