Operations Manager

Operations Manager focuses on help to build the operations desk at clarksons, including drafting end-to-end operations procedures.

What the role involves

• Help to build the Operations desk at Clarksons, including drafting end-to-end Operations procedures.
• Monitoring and log port documentation and voyage data.
• Liaise with clients on ship and cargo operations.
• Coordinating with brokers, owners, charterers, and internal teams.
• Review recaps, charter parties, and client contracts.
• Ensure declarations are diarised and time-bar clauses are flagged.

Skills and requirements

• Potentially help the client build and train their Ops desk where required, including travel to Europe as required, as well as load.
• Previous extensive dry cargo operator experience, ideally in the steel and scrap trades.
• Manage a team and work alongside others, sometimes in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong communicator, both verbal and written, and able to build strong relationships.

Candidate fit

• operational ownership, people coordination, problem-solving, and clear communication

Additional role context

• Track vessel itineraries and follow up on load/discharge/proceeding orders.
• Resolve operational issues to the client’s advantage.