What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Manager position at Wallenius Wilhelmsen?
Overview:
As a Marine Manager, you will oversee terminal operations to achieve key goals, including safety, quality, cost efficiency, service delivery, employee wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. You will build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders such as terminal/port authorities, customs agents, vessel crews, and staffing partners. Your ability to foster collaboration and address challenges will be essential to ensuring efficient, effective operations.
Job Description:
ABOUT US
We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 8200 people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers, and offices in nearly 45 countries. When added up, the effort of our global workforce keeps the world moving.
At Wallenius Wilhelmsen and across our businesses, salaries are determined by position, level, location, and similar factors. The pay or salary range listed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum projected rate of pay for the specific position across our United States locations. Equally as important, as a team member, individual earnings may consider knowledge, skills, abilities, work location and related factors. The current annual salary range for this position is $92,000-$110,000. Wallenius Wilhelmsen team members are also eligible for annual merit-based salary adjustments, and participation in competitive benefit programs. Some roles in the company may offer an additional annual bonus. Additional details on salary or pay ranges and benefits will be available through the interview and employment process. Salary or pay ranges are separate from bonus opportunities and/or benefit plans. At Wallenius Wilhelmsen benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Wallenius Wilhelmsen and the country work location. This role will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic and supplemental life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. Full-Time U.S. based employees also receive scheduled paid holidays, floating holidays determined each year, as well as paid vacation and sick time.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Marine Manager- Baltimore, MD
As a Marine Manager, you will oversee terminal operations to achieve key goals, including safety, quality, cost efficiency, service delivery, employee wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. You will build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders such as terminal/port authorities, customs agents, vessel crews, and staffing partners. Your ability to foster collaboration and address challenges will be essential to ensuring efficient, effective operations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Analyze vessel layouts, cargo mix, turn-around timelines, labor, and staging areas to develop actionable discharge/load plans for customer vessels.
- Communicate and direct third parties (vessel crews, planners, agents, stevedores) to ensure safe, efficient, and damage-free cargo handling.
- Adjust plans based on changing conditions, priorities, or resources, guiding stakeholders to implement necessary changes.
- Manage equipment forecasts and inventories, coordinating maintenance with mechanics to ensure all resources are available and in working order.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions on vessels, collaborating with mechanics and ILA foremen to minimize operational disruptions.
- Serve as liaison between internal/external customers, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to ensure smooth vessel operations and issue resolution.
- Lead KPI performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Service Delivery, Environmental), ensuring targets are met, while maintaining customer guidelines and reporting requirements.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in marine terminal operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of vessel and terminal operations, including labor contracts, safety regulations, and environmental compliance.
- Proven ability to build professional relationships, execute safe and efficient operations, and resolve issues quickly.
- Skilled in managing time, multitasking, and using MS Office programs.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic, initiative, and strategic thinking to improve processes and lead teams.
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and negotiation skills in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.
- Customer-focused with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
ABOUT US
Wallenius Wilhelmsen is an iconic shipping and logistics company with premium end-to-end supply chain management. Our vision is to empower people and markets through a sustainable flow of goods and services.
We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 8200 people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers, and offices in nearly 45 countries. When added up, the effort of our global workforce keeps the world moving.
At Wallenius Wilhelmsen and across our businesses, salaries are determined by position, level, location, and similar factors. The pay or salary range listed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum projected rate of pay for the specific position across our United States locations. Equally as important, as a team member, individual earnings may consider knowledge, skills, abilities, work location and related factors. The current annual salary range for this position is $92,000-$110,000. Wallenius Wilhelmsen team members are also eligible for annual merit-based salary adjustments, and participation in competitive benefit programs. Some roles in the company may offer an additional annual bonus. Additional details on salary or pay ranges and benefits will be available through the interview and employment process. Salary or pay ranges are separate from bonus opportunities and/or benefit plans. At Wallenius Wilhelmsen benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Wallenius Wilhelmsen and the country work location. This role will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic and supplemental life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. Full-Time U.S. based employees also receive scheduled paid holidays, floating holidays determined each year, as well as paid vacation and sick time.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. We recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is central to our business outcomes because it touches every part of our operations and strategy. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.
Pay Type : SalarySalary : $92,000 - $110,000
