Vice President Operations

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Vice President of Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all operational activities across U.S. ports and marine terminals. This position ensures excellence in service delivery, regulatory compliance, vendor performance, and customer engagement. As a key member of the U.S. executive team, the VP of Operations plays a strategic role in driving operational efficiency, financial performance, and organizational growth.

• Provide strategic direction and hands‑on leadership for port and terminal operations across the U.S.
• Develop and implement operational programs to optimize revenue, vessel turnaround, and service excellence.
• Monitor regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to U.S. Coast Guard, HAZMAT, and other maritime regulations.
• Lead crisis and emergency response initiatives, including medical evacuations and vessel incidents.
• Drive continuous improvement through strategic planning aligned with organizational objectives and industry trends.

• Mentor, coach, and develop operations team to enhance performance and foster a culture of accountability and safety.
• Oversee workforce planning, staffing, training, and performance evaluation.
• Promote operational best practices and process optimization.

• Oversee daily vessel and terminal operations to ensure efficient port productivity.
• Monitor port time, idle time, berth utilization, and crane/gateway productivity to meet or exceed performance KPIs.
• Ensure accurate invoicing and expense management for all operational activities.

• Lead negotiations of operational agreements with vendors, port authorities, and service providers.
• Act as a key liaison with government agencies, regulatory authorities, customers, and industry partners.

• Minimum of 10 years leadership experience in maritime, port operations, or shipping industry. Prior experience at the VP level or equivalent operational leadership role is strongly preferred.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Transportation, Logistics, or related field required.
• Certifications:
  
  Master License or Chief Officer credentials highly desirable.
• Commercial sea time experience is a plus.