Vessel Operations Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate, recruit, train and develop staff in accordance with the company’s policies and employment laws, and ensure relevant HR procedures are followed (appraisals, discipline, grievance, etc.)
• Manage and maintain all Vessel Operations department work quality and target achievements
• Continual focus on process improvements to increase department productivity while achieve functional goals
• Attend meetings and contribute to company’s strategy and policymaking as required
• Seek and continuously develop knowledge and information about competitor activity, systems, and tactics, and communicate this to relevant departments in the company
• Develop personal skills and capabilities through on-going training, as provided by the company or elsewhere subject to company approval
• Plan and implement strategies and activities consistent with overall aims and requirements of the company
• Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in Vessel Operations activities and procedures
• Anticipate, research and report on future changes in laws and in relevant local territory practices (customs/CFIA /port authorities), and ensure such knowledge is factored into the planning of the department's own strategy, resources, and procedures
• Communicate, liaise, and support other departments using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships
• Perform all related tasks as required and requested by management to meet departmental business and service needs.