DIRECTOR OF MARINE OPERATIONS - £90,000PA + BONUS + BENEFITS - SOUTH, UK

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Supports our client’s vision and mission by overseeing the operations in the Marine department and the daily operational and financial management of the fleet.
• Directly responsible for ensuring that the ships continuously operate in compliance with all company standards, policies and appropriate practices and within the rules and regulations of the appropriate governing authorities and agencies. Manages succession planning, training, evaluation and development for key Marine Operations personnel shipboard and shoreside.
• Directly manages vessels, as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that ships are operated in compliance with the policies of the corporation and within the rules and regulations of the appropriate governing authorities and agencies with special attention given to safety, security and protection of the environment. Work closely with representatives from various classification societies and governing agencies regulating the operation of our client’s ships.
• Monitor, oversee and provide support and direction to the Managers, Marine Operations for their assigned vessels. This includes operations, maintenance, repair, dry docking, replacement equipment purchases and overall budget control.
• Responsible for the development and management of appropriate performance management metrics and tools, for monitoring the operation
• Oversees the maintenance strategy and initiatives as well as the planning and scheduling of dry-docks in order to ensure the proper upkeep of the vessels to meet the company standards.
• Monitor ongoing performance of each ship, maintain frequent communication with senior management (Captain, Staff Captain, Chief Engineer, and Hotel Director (except communication)) and provide technical guidance/support through prompt and positive action.
• Follow up on resolution of technical issues by the applicable technical superintendent thru assigned Ship Manager.
• Work closely with Marine Operations and Marine HR to select and assign ship Management Teams and evaluate senior shipboard officers. 
• Represent our client on damage claims by working closely with both the Underwriter and Insurance Coordinator. Responsible for providing adequate documentation and arranging surveys for the associated claims.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, and quality systems in the Marine Operations Department.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Over 1,200 shipboard employees, 5 shoreside employees and financial responsibility for a plan of $130M
• Monitors the external environment and identifies opportunities (both operational and pricing) to fulfil the departments and the companies cost control strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background as Naval Architect, Deck Officer or Marine/Mechanical Engineer and 5-10 years experience with a shipping company, classification society or similar. Bachelor degree in Marine, Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Maintain current knowledge of up-to-date technical research and relevant projects, plus maintain an oversight of new technology for use onboard our client’s ships, and run test programs on such equipment together with ships personnel.
• Proven ability to manage the financial aspects of the assigned function, including the successful identification of operating efficiencies. Manage headcount within an area. Manage a staff in a positive and productive manner by motivating, developing and managing employees. Utilize and administer the disciplinary action process through coaching and counselling to improve performance or terminate employment. Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Also prior experience in managerial coaching and team building in a similar environment would be helpful. The incumbent may be required to travel, frequently and on short notice.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to communicate effectively with various departments within the organization, both shipboard and shore side. Excellent interpersonal skills.

SALARY

£90,000pa + bonus + benefits

TO APPLY

For more information and to apply for this position, please follow the link below:

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/director_marine_operations_south_uk.htm