Vessel Manager
Company Profile:
We are excited that you are interested in Norton Lilly International, one of the leading providers of services in the shipping, logistics, and marine service industry within the United States, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Venezuela, Pacific Islands of Guam and Saipan, Trinidad, Barbados and Caribbean ports.
Norton Lilly International (NLI) strives to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees.
Norton Lilly International is an equal opportunity employer. Pre-employment drug screen and motor vehicle record checks are required, for some positions.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Port Manager, the Vessel Manager is responsible for the coordination of daily operations; confirm appointments, quote services needed and administrative functions associated with individual vessel calls to assigned Port.
Summary of Objectives:
- Responsible for the port of Brunswick, Georgia
- Board vessels in Port on a daily basis
- Process billing with assistance from parent port
- Complete and follow-up on information and PDA requests with assist from parent port
- Respond to all principal/customer inquiries in line with Corporate Operations Manual Policies or Principal Governing Working Instructions
- Prepare/transmit estimates of port costs
- Coordination of vessel movements including communications with terminal, pilots, tugs, line handlers and US Government officials
- Communicate daily with principals/customers, marine vessel's Master, Port Authority, and appropriate government authorities
- Arrangement of vessel services, deliveries and crew matters
- Preparation of documents including both commercial and government requirements
- Ensuring that vessel files are completed in a timely manner including administration and accounting functions
- Procure operation, agency, and administrative services for assigned marine vessels
- Exercise high quality vendor service management and cost control
- Makes required trips to United States department of Homeland Security, Customs and Immigrations to ensure all necessary documentation are ready for arrivals and departures
- Participating in training courses or sessions as provided
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors / Associates Degree preferred
- Must have 5-7 years' experience in Agency Operations with emphasis on Breakbulk / project and car carriers
- In depth knowledge and understanding of Port Agency Work
- The ability to work with-out direct daily supervision
- Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
- Strong intrapersonal skills with the ability to work on a team / strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Possess good organization skills and ability to multi-task procedural and project management tasks within short time constraint situations
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Motivated and willing to learn; eager to participate in training and open to advancement within the company
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite including the ability to manage high volumes of emails
- Ability to board vessels, climb ladders and/or stairs
- Comfortable with working long, irregular hours and able to adapt to fluid ship port schedules engaged in 24/7/365 port operations
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver's license, good driving record and TWIC card a must
Working Conditions:
- Job involves extensive walking, lifting, climbing, stooping, bending, and jumping.
- Numerous trips to the marine vessel during its time in port to handle any issues relevant to the efficient arrival and discharge of the vessel.
Benefits include but not limited to the following:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Vacation & 401K
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