18/01/2024

National Vessel Operations Manager

Job Overview

Reporting to the General Manager of ANL Agencies PNG, the National Vessel Operations Manager is responsible for managing the Vessel Operations team to deliver vessel operational functions and workload management for all PNG ports including coordination with third-party providers.

 

The role and responsibilities will include:

 

  • Deliver nationally centralized operational product to the Group’s lines with a focus on port call and voyage optimization, by liaising with local ports, terminals, and husbandry offices
  • Responsible for ensuring the Vessel Operations team meet service levels set by the Agency GM, National Manager for the Group’s lines in terms of receiving clear directions, guidance, and support to optimize operational activities for PNG port calls
  • Ensure that the Group’s procedures, policies, and guidelines are being adhered to when receiving/delivering the services
  • Advise Management of any changes that may affect services, and costs and provide suggestions to improve the efficiencies and effectiveness of the services being delivered
  • Leadership – lead and provide direction to lines, terminals, service providers, and sub agents to provide Operational Excellence and Service Excellence to reach the Group’s expectations
  • Team Management – Manage and supervise day-to-day vessel operations and ensure effective management of third-party resources to meet and exceed the Group’s lines requirements
  • Supervise, deliver centralized vessel’s operations in accordance with Group’s requirements, policies and procedures so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are being fulfilled by sub agents
Skills
  • Tertiary qualifications in Nautical studies or Port Operations or Logistics/ Supply Chain Management
  • Min 4 years of experience in Maritime Operations, Vessel husbandry or other operational areas within the shipping industry
  • Working knowledge of the PNG Shipping Industry
  • Previous experience in a supervisory role.
  • Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
  • Experience in implementing process improvements and optimization
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with various levels of the organization

 

Job location

Papua New Guinea