Operations Manager

The company… 
Faststream are working with a world-renowned ship owner to recruit for an operations manager to join their expanding team in Hamburg. This position is the perfect stepping stone to progress your career within an established and market leading shipping company. Being based in the beautiful city of Hamburg (and the second largest port in Europe) will allow you to be part of a huge shipping community based there. 

The role… 
Coming from a ship operations background, you will have experience in improving company profits by maximising voyage returns and reducing costs. You will be working as an individual and part of a team to ensure the modern fleet of dry bulk vessels perform to the highest standards. 

The responsibilities include: 
*Liaising with the dry bulk vessels and port to ensure smooth operations. 
*Knowledge of both voyage and time charter operations. 
*Handling of any claims and charter party disputes. 
*Negotiating Port disbursement accounts and issuing invoices and hire statements. 
*Planning and negotiating on bunkering for the vessels. 

This position will include supporting the chartering team to ensure the companies high standards of vessel operating is met. You will also be maintaining relationships with valued and high profile clients. 

The person. 
This position is perfect for a keen and eager vessel operator to establish themselves in one of the most prestigious vessel owners and you should have a desire to continually improve yourself and achieve perfection. The ideal candidate will currently be working as a senior operator or operations manager for a dry bulk shipping company, with experience in voyage charter operations. 

You must have the right to live and work in the EU. 

The reward. 
The position provides an attractive remuneration + benefits depending upon experience