General Manager, Operations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking an experienced General Manager/Deputy General Manager, Operations for leading and optimizing the end-to-end port operations, ensure seamless, efficient, and cost-effective movement of container vessels across global trade lanes, optimize vessel turnaround, maximize schedule reliability, vessel efficiency, and cost management in compliance with international maritime standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vessel Operations Management

• Lead the execution and performance of vessel movements, including port calls, berthing, cargo operations, and turnaround
• Coordinate with terminals, port authorities, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient vessel schedules
• Ensure optimal stowage planning to maximize vessel capacity utilization at all ports, while maintaining compliance with navigational safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with global maritime standards such as SOLAS, ISPS, and MARPOL.
• Bunkering management, supplier tender and management for bunkering, daily bunker formulation and implementation of bunkering supply plans

Port and Terminal Coordination

• Manage strategic partnerships with port and terminal operators
• Resolve operational issues related to congestion, infrastructure, or service delays

Documentation and Compliance

• Ensure all operations-related documentation are accurate and submitted in compliance with international regulations
• Monitor compliance with environmental, safety, and port-state requirements across the fleet

Cost and Performance Management

• Develop and manage operational budgets covering port charges, bunker consumption, and other marine-related expenses
• Monitor KPIs including vessel turnaround time, on-time arrival performance etc
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and implement cost-saving initiatives

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with commercial, network planning, chartering to ensure operational alignment with business goals
• Coordinate with regional offices, overseas agents, and vessel planning centers for execution and issues resolution

Risk and Crisis Management

• Lead the operational response to disruptions such as weather delays, labor actions, equipment failures, or port shutdowns.
• Develop contingency plans for vessel rerouting, missed port calls, and cargo prioritization.
• Any ad hoc duties or projects as assigned

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

. Degree with minimum 10 years experience in Operations within container shipping, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role

. Minimum experience as a Chief Officer onboard a vessel, with preference given to candidates with experience on container ships.

. Have more than two years of experience in bunkering management in shipping companies

. In-depth knowledge of international maritime regulations, port operations, and container logistics

. Proven leadership in managing complex global operations, budgets, and cross-functional teams

. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

. Strong problem solving and analytical skills essential to analyse operational data

. Able to build a strong, collaborative network and communicate effectively at all levels involving different cultures and geographical landscape.

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