Yonkers, NY, USA
Currently there are openings for an Operations Manager and Assistant Operations Manager in our NY office. These positions will be responsible for providing proper and timely conveyance of voyage instructions, including pertinent details from the fixture recap/charter party and other information applicable for a particular voyage in line with company policies and practices. The positions also liaise and partner with our chartering department and our ship management company in providing support. Fleet operations include both owned tonnage and time chartered ships.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and ensure compliance with voyage orders for safe and efficient voyages
- Minimize voyage operating costs against voyage estimates
- Work with Port Captain and Supervisors to optimize/maximize lifting capability of ships
- Maintain our high service level to customers by remaining diligent to details while working with our Agency Network, brokers, agents and stevedores
- Plan, monitor and co-ordinate bunker deliveries to the vessels in a cost effective manner
- Ensure Port Logs and SOFs are properly prepared and maintained
- Appoint agents and approve port disbursements and third party invoices
- Create and distribute hire invoices and monitor payments
- Check laytime calculations
Key Qualifications/Requirements:
- Maritime University Graduate
- Recognized Third Officer license or higher
- 3 to 5 years office experience in commercial marine voyage operations
- Demonstrated knowledge of shipping industry practices and vessel operations
- Strong communication, analytical and computer skills required
- Must be eligible to work in the US