Line Operations Manager |Shipping|

Maximize Potential: Collaborate closely with vessel planning and commercial teams to optimize ship capacity and cargo space allocation, aligning with commercial goals and meeting empty container repositioning needs.
Continuous Improvement: Take ownership of end-to-end vessel utilization and capacity processes, driving regular reviews and developing innovative tracking and reporting methods to enhance performance.

Voyage Cost Management

Control Costs: Take full ownership of operational voyage costs, crafting strategies to continuously reduce expenses—focusing on voyage operating costs, bunker costs, and port variable costs. Eliminate avoidable costs wherever possible.
Enhance Transparency: Develop and implement reporting processes that provide clear visibility into voyage costs, highlighting variances between actual and planned expenditures.

Performance Reporting

Lead with Insight: Play a pivotal role in performance meetings, reporting on voyage results, performance targets, and key KPIs.
Effective Communication: Establish robust communication and escalation protocols to manage exceptions and swiftly mitigate delays, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
Embrace Innovation: Champion the use of digital tools and systems in the operational workspace, driving the digital transformation of our processes.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the table:

Preferred, Not Required: A degree in supply chain or business is a plus, but we value experience and drive above all.
Proven Experience: Bring your hands-on expertise from a shipping operations role, combined with at least 5 years of shore-based management in international trade, and make an impact.
Operations and Scheduling Savvy: Experience in scheduling, port operations, or vessel stow planning? That's a strong advantage.
Analytical Mastery: Leverage your sharp analytical skills to develop and implement KPIs that drive performance.
Influential Communicator: Your exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills will be key in both internal and external interactions.
Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in systems and reporting tools is essential, with advanced Excel skills and experience in Power BI.
Continuous Improvement Champion: Demonstrate your ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives that push the boundaries of what's possible.
Adaptable Ready: Willing to go beyond the +-5 when needed? Your proactive, self-starting attitude will shine here.
Quick Thinker: Your ability to think on your feet and devise contingencies in real-time is crucial.
Commercially Astute: Understand the commercial impact of voyage schedules, aligning customer and business objectives seamlessly.
Master Multitasker: Juggle multiple priorities with ease, always staying a step ahead to manage emerging challenges.
Innovative Mind: Bring fresh ideas and best practices to the table, helping us stay ahead in a fast-paced industry.

This is a full-time permanent role based in Auckland. As you have worked in shipping in the past, you will know a level of flexibility is required at times to work extended hours including weekends, public holid Read more