Manager - Operational Excellence (MILAHI Center)

Job Description

Drives the optimization and oversight of fleet performance and asset monitoring operations, ensuring maximum operational efficiency and reliability.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Fleet & Asset Monitoring and Performance Management to ensure ensuring economical voyage execution, efficient coordination of fleet activities, and incident response, with a focus on marine operations and ship management activities.
• Support all ADP operated vessels (Owned and Chartered vessels) to approve and execute a safe and economical voyage while maintaining schedules as provided by ADP / Charterers
• Provide guidance on routing, fuel optimization, navigation, and asset allocation based on real-time data, weather forecast reading, and predictive analytics.
• Track and report on KPIs related to Fleet & Asset monitoring, working with Performance Analysts to generate high-level insights, ensuring continuous quality management.
• Ensure all ADP owned vessels are adhering to ADP Security policy while navigating through high risk areas
• Engage with Vessel Performance Team on energy management for the vessels
• Work closely with other Milahi teams, including digital cluster, to integrate emerging technologies and optimize fleet monitoring and operational support services.
• Participate in Milahi steering committees and working groups, including those focused on Monitoring, Incident Coordination, Technology & Innovation, and Data Reporting & Insights.
• Develop shift planning and shift rosters for Milahi team.
  
  

People Management Responsibilities:

• Facilitate discussions and problem-solving sessions to lead teams to address MILAHI operational needs within the Cluster
• Conduct regular performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback and setting goals for professional growth
• Foster a strong sense of collaboration and teamwork among team members to maximize their collective potential
  
  

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Engage in the development and implementation of the MILAHI strategic and tactical plans.
• Manage the identification and execution of improvement opportunities, supporting successful implementations, and building people capabilities.
  
  

Qualifications

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Maritime Studies or Nautical Science or equivalent
• IMO regulatory (SOLAS, MARPOL) compliance certification/training
• Marine related certifications such as Master Mariner etc
  
  

Language Skills:

• Excellent English
• Proficiency in other languages relevant to the Cluster footprint is an advantage
  
  

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of ocean-going experience, with at least 3 years experience as a Captain
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role within a fleet monitoring control center or similar environment
  
  

Nature of Experience:

• Expertise in marine operations, ship management, navigation, performance management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership in marine resource management, fleet operations, and quality management.
• Skilled in analyzing data to optimize fleet performance, weather forecasting, etc.
• Strategic decision-making for fleet performance, resource allocation, and operations.
• Proficiency in English for effective communication and reporting.