Operations Manager (Bulk)

Key responsibilities and primary deliverables

Operations

• Ensure that all voyages are conducted with primary regard to the safety of crew, vessel and protection of the environment.
• Minimise the operational costs and controlling vessels’ performance to ensure overall performance of the voyages are in line with Owners and Charterers expectations.
• Within the required timescales, provide the Master with all required information, including but not limited to, CP terms, stowage plans, discharge instructions and method statements.
• Effective co-ordination of bunker supplies in accordance with company guidelines.
• Checking freight/hire invoices upon completion of loading or upon delivery to Charterers.
• Negotiating Agency fees and appointing agents as necessary.
• Ensure all parties are continually updated on voyage orders and vessel itineraries.
• Checking and approving cargo documentation such as bills of lading and statement of facts etc.

Vessel Attendance

• Attending ships as required.

Emergency Response Procedures

• Assist as part of the emergency / crisis management team and make appropriate requirements.

Marine Compliance

• Remain current on industry rules, regulations and best practice and ensure that procedures are updated accordingly.

File / Report Management

• Maintain and update the daily Vessel Position list for each vessel.
• File and maintain all voyage correspondence.
• Assist with the commercial analysis, preparation of company operational and annual reports, and Lay Time and Off-hire statements on completion of each voyage.

Communication

• Promptly and professionally respond to incoming messages.
• Recognised as an expert advisor on all operational matters and to maintain open communication with all departments, offices, vessels and contacts.
• Ensure all communication is timely, clear, concise and accurate.

More about you

Relevant experience & education

• Ex sea-going officer (Chief Officer or Captain) on Bulk Carriers
• You hold a degree in Shipping Operations, Masters Certificate or equivalent.
• Previous experience of carrying out the shore-based day to day operations of a fleet of Bulk Carriers. (Minimum 2. Years with Sea Experience / 5 Years without)
• Demonstrated understanding and awareness of vessel design, cargo types, voyage instructions, stowage plans, vessel KPI’s, key ports and voyage routes.
• Clear, precise and confident in verbal and written communication to support credibility and position of expertise.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively build and maintain strong relationships with key contacts.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills together with the ability to support decisions with sound reasoning and judgement.
• Proven record of commercial awareness and ability to apply sound commercial judgement.
• You have a strong focus on delivering quality and meeting deadlines. A successful track record in dealing with a broad set of activities within a fast-paced environment, whilst managing ambiguity and pressure well is a requirement for this role.