Manager - Operational Excellence (MILAHI Center)
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About the Role
AD Ports Group is seeking a Manager of Operational Excellence for the MILAHI Center in Abu Dhabi to drive optimization and oversight of fleet performance and asset monitoring operations.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Fleet & Asset Monitoring and Performance Management to ensure economical voyage execution and efficient coordination of fleet activities
- Support all ADP operated vessels to approve and execute safe and economical voyages while maintaining schedules
- Provide guidance on routing, fuel optimization, navigation, and asset allocation based on real time data and predictive analytics
- Track and report on KPIs related to Fleet & Asset monitoring, generating high level insights
- Ensure ADP owned vessels adhere 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 to integrate emerging technologies and optimize fleet monitoring
- Participate in Milahi steering committees and working groups
- Develop shift planning and shift rosters for Milahi team
- Conduct regular performance evaluations for team members and provide constructive feedback
- Foster collaboration and teamwork among team members
- Engage in development and implementation of MILAHI strategic and tactical plans
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Job Description
- Drives the optimization and oversight of fleet performance and asset monitoring operations, ensuring maximum operational efficiency and reliability.
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.
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.
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