Operations Manager
Permanent/Confidential Maritime Employer/Glasgow
- Salary
- Not disclosed
- Employer supplied
- Contract
- Permanent
- Employment type
- Department
- Shoreside
- Maritime function
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
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Role overview
What this job needs
The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing a team of operational staff while maintaining oversight of a fleet comprising of Container Vessels, Chemical Tankers, DPP and CPP Tankers . The role will involve close communication wi
Employer notes
Role overview
The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing a team of operational staff while maintaining oversight of a fleet comprising of Container Vessels, Chemical Tankers, DPP and CPP Tankers . The role will involve close communication with Masters, charterers, brokers, agents ...
Role details
Day-to-day focus
Key responsibilities
Operate safely
Role overview The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing a team of operational staff while maintaining oversight of a fleet comprising of Container Vessels, Chemical Tankers, DPP and CPP Tankers .
Meet standards
The role will involve close communication with Masters, charterers, brokers, agents ...
Support the team
Role details The recruitment team is partnering with a well-established owner-operated shipping company to recruit an Operations Manager for its Glasgow office.
Requirements
- OKPrevious experience in an Operations Manager position within the shipping industry, or significant experience as a Senior Vessel Operator managing a substantial fleet.
- OKStrong operational knowledge of tanker shipping, with experience across chemical, CPP and DPP tanker operations considered highly advantageous.
- OKExperience leading, mentoring and developing operational teams.
- OKProven ability to manage vessel operations, voyage execution, bunkering activities and operational cost control.
- OKExperience handling marine claims and liaising with P&I Clubs and other industry stakeholders.
- OKGood understanding of commercial shipping operations and stakeholder management.
- OKKnowledge of EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime regulations.
- OKStrong communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- OKAbility to thrive in a hands-on operational environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- OKSeagoing experience as a Deck Officer or Chief Mate would be advantageous but is not essential.
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