Manager, Marine Operations

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Position Summary:

• Coordination and oversight of marine operations for CMA CGM vessels on West Coast
• Responsible for leadership of Assistant Marine Manager based in Houston
• Coordinate vessel related issues on VSA partner vessels
• Point person on any marine related issues on West Coast

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

• Distribute and maintain coastal schedules
• Coordinate vessel labor orders with terminals on all CMA CGM vessels
• Coordinate with NLI on the orders for tugs, pilots, linesmen and berth assignment
• Liaise with HO on stowage with terminal operators
• Provide daily reports on productivity
• Prepare export load lists for terminals, vessel partners and HO
• Provide training to all marine personnel regardless of location

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Understanding of vessel operations in specific terminal locations
• Working knowledge of stowage and terminal operations
• General knowledge of union contracts pertaining to vessel operations
• Ability to communicate clear and concise directions that are vessel related
• Understand and use the software that CMA CGM utilizes in the marine operations department
• Read and understand the contractual obligations that are specific to each terminal contract
• Ability to work under time constraints to ensure that vessels are dispatched within the guidelines set by HO
• Balance volume allocation versus weight allocation to ensure that the vessels are at maximum capacity
• Attend meetings with terminal operators on productivity related issues
• Provide HO with vessel stats and finalized baplie files
• Receive and finalize partners load list and ensure that partners do not exceed known allocation
• Coordinate with NCB on OOG reports
• Coordinate with NCB on BB moves
• Approve invoices that are vessel related per service string
• Update stats weekly
• Review and comment on the monthly cost reports

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 3+ year of general and industry experience required.
• Prior experience as vessel operator or graduate of a marine related university
• HAZMAT license/certification required.
• Master's license, Port Executive program preferred.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure! CMA CGM (America) LLC is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classification.