Manager, Vessel Operations

Company: Ocean Network Express
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Job Family:

Marine Operations

Job Title:

Manager, Vessel Operations, non-PA

Role Summary:

Responsible for supporting the senior manager of vessel operations. Implementing and executing the global operational plans for short-, medium- & long-term needs.

Primarily responsible for oversight of vessel scheduling and operations for North American services and vessels operating outside the Premier Alliance. Responsible for cost minimization and evaluation related to vessel scheduling including bunker cost, terminal standby/deadtime, and other vessel schedule-related expenses. Back-up to Operational Managers whose primary duties include PA EC and WC services. Creates/revises the procurement policies and keeps up to date with the company guidelines and compliance requirements. Responsible for management of and/or administrative support for various marine programs including marine safety, regulatory compliance, certain environmental programs including CARB, damage prevention, and emergency response. Responsible for cost minimization and evaluation related to vessel scheduling including bunker cost, terminal standby/deadtime, and other vessel schedule-related expenses.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Monitors and reports on service quality and addresses performance concerns with suppliers.
• Closely collaborates with the various stow planner offices/leadership in developing the marine product and policies, overseeing marine vendors, and the daily execution of marine operations.
• Close collaboration with ship operating line partners, monitor their schedules and operational performance, and handle day-to-day RCC issues. Administering our Schedule Quality initiatives.
• Completes performance appraisals as required under company guidelines.
• Responsible and accountable for all employees reporting directly to this position and for ensuring company policy is communicated and followed.
  
  Core Required Skills and Competencies:
  
  
  • Strong analytical ability, acts objectively and plans for long-term implications.
  • Demonstrated process improvement skills.
  • Development and management of staff. Promoting a positive and constructive work environment while handling internal and external pressure. Provide regular coaching and feedback.
  • Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively
  • Proactively pursues continuous improvement
  • Ability to drive and influence positive change
    
    Function-Specific Required Skills and Competencies:
    
    
    • Knowledge of marine regulatory and compliance matters (including safety, environmental, CARB/Shore Power)
    • Port/vessel scheduling factor knowledge
    • Applies knowledge, procedures, and good judgment in daily decision-making.
    • Proficient use of Excel/Google Suite for analytics and report writing
    • Ability to remain calm and make clear reasoned decisions under pressure and able to adapt to fast-changing situations.
      
      Required Minimum Years Experience:
      
      3+ management and 10+ industry-related
      
      Required Minimum Education:
      
      Bachelor's Degree Preferred
      
      Ocean Network Express provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
      
      This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
      
      At Ocean Network Express, we strive toward high-level results for all our employees and pride ourselves on identifying opportunities for internal movement and advancement of proven talent. If you're interested in a career in the global transportation industry and are looking for growth and advancement opportunities, we encourage you to apply. We enjoy meeting candidates who are persistent in their own professional development.
      
      About Ocean Network Express (ONE)
      
      Ocean Network Express (ONE) was incepted on July 7, 2017, following the liner service integrations of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" LINE), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK). The new entity functions from its global headquarters in Singapore, supported by regional headquarters in Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Brazil. ONE is the world's sixth-largest container carrier with a fleet size of approximately 1.91 million TEU. Operating more than 240 vessels, it offers an expeditious and reliable international network of over 130 services to 120 countries and beyond. ONE is a member of THE Alliance (THEA), a global ocean carrier consortium.
      
      For more information, please visit www.one-line.com
      
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