Area Ops Manager

Overview

Under direct report of the Regional Operations Manager (ROM), assist in supporting Operations with preparing optimum ship schedules within the region, and other ports under HQ’s control as needed. Coordinate with respective Port Authorities and agents best vessel berthing for anticipated operations. Coordinate vessel operations with local terminals, stevedores, processors, surveyors, and customers when lining up and attending vessel operations. Schedules are shared and confirmed locally prior to vessel arrival, during port stay, and upon sailing.

• Cargo and Terminal Operations
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  Under direct report of the ROM, assist below jobs.
  • Manage staff who will oversee cargo receiving in terminals.
  • Adequate yard space and daily receiving.
  • Enforce cargo received is per NYK standards.
  • Cargo is accounted for, reported, and staged in terminals for load back.
  • Cargo scheduled to load is accurate, properly marked/staged, and is reconciled with stowage plans.
• Vessel attendances
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  Under direct report of the ROM, execute below jobs. Supervise cargo discharge and load operations at ports within region. May be needed to attend operations at other ports as needed.
  • NYK standards are being observed.
  • Stevedores following load plans, shifting, discharge as per instructed by planning office.
  • Cross check/report stow plans, summaries, and actual space used when loading. Pre and post vessel operations.
  • Provide handling notes for various cargo.
  • Furnish vessel attendance report outlining all pertinent operational info.
  • On vessel(s) or at Port(s):
    Shall instruct Chief Officer or duty officer(s) necessary requirements and instructions for safe smooth operations while on vessels.
  • Shall instruct Stevedore Supervisor/Superintendents necessary requirements and instructions for safe smooth operations while in terminals.
• Operational and Cargo related support
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  Under direct report of the ROM, execute below jobs.
  • Coordinate vessel operations with local port authorities, terminals, stevedores, surveyors, and customers when lining up and attending vessel operations.
  • Ensuring cargo scheduled to load is accurate, properly marked/staged and is reconciled between load lists and stowage plans.
  • Ensuring cargo scheduled to discharge is accurate and properly manifested. Cargo plans, manifests, and documentation are reconciled prior to discharge.
  • Yard space, routes, special needs considered for both discharge and load back.
• Cargo and Port Investigation
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  Under direct report of the ROM, execute below jobs.
  • Investigate/report cargo handling capabilities for ports as requested by upper management and NYK offices/teams.
  • Investigate/report port information as requested by upper management and other NYK offices/teams.
  • Provide feedback on cargo handling inquiries, with equipment / securing requirements for safe handling of cargo.
• Quality Control / Damage Prevention
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  Under direct report of the ROM, execute below jobs.
  • Monitor and supervise local stevedores’ performance within their region as stated above.
  • Work with Safe Cargo Work Promotions Committee members in sharing quality information, resulting in damage free / high service quality for our customers.
  • Work together with our Claim Team as needed.
• Support in Vendor Contract Negotiations
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  Under direct report of the ROM, execute below jobs.
  • Provide intimate insight to Procurement on vendor performance in the areas of production, costs, challenges, and damages in order to best protect NYK’s interests and lowering our operating costs.
  • Help set up contracts in new port start up.
• Monitoring Agents’ performance
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  Under direct report of the ROM, execute below jobs.
  • Monitor/Supervise local agents’ performance in ports within their region.
• Cost Control
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  Under direct report of the ROM, execute below jobs.
  • Control and minimize vessel costs in areas such as but not limited to port, cargo, and terminal expenses.
  • Coordinate with all parties as stated above.
  • Report on savings and expenditures monthly.
  • Check vendors’ invoices to ensure correct billing and charges.
  • Record payment and the production within their region.
  • Work with Cost Control Team for advance cost estimations as needed.
  • Prepare cargo resumes for port tariff payments.
  • Provi…