Summary The Director, Vessel Operations is responsible for leading the daily operations, maintenance, repair and regulatory compliance of Trailer Bridge’s barge fleet. This position oversees vessel inspections, dry dock …
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Mental Health Coverage, 401k, Life Insurance
Posted 5d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the daily operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the barge fleet, including overseeing dry dock projects and vessel inspections. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient transportation services and cost control.
Requirements
Requires over 7 years of maritime operations or marine engineering experience and at least 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and budgets. A bachelor's degree in Maritime Transportation, Marine Engineering, or Business is preferred.
Full job description
Summary
The Director, Vessel Operations is responsible for leading the daily operations, maintenance, repair and regulatory compliance of Trailer Bridge’s barge fleet. This position oversees vessel inspections, dry dock projects, maintenance planning, and vendor management to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations. The Director collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners to maintain schedule integrity, control costs and support the successful executive of Trailer Bridge’s transportation services
Responsibilities:
Direct daily vessel operations, maintenance planning, and repair activities for the Trailer Bridge barge fleet.
Oversee vessel inspection programs and maintenance planning to ensure regulatory compliance, operational reliability and schedule integrity.
Develop and execute vessel operations strategies that support business objectives, operational efficiency and fleet reliability.
Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, budgets and resource plans to support safe and efficient vessel operations.
Build and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, classification societies, vendors, shipyards and other key business partners.
Prioritize and coordinate repairs, maintenance, and dry dock activities to minimize service disruptions.
Manage and develop Vessel Ops Team, ensuring timely completion of maintenance and repair objectives.
Develop repair scopes, oversee dry dock projects, and monitor vendor performance, budgets and timelines.
Maintain vessel certifications, surveys, inspection records and regulatory documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable maritime regulations.
Provide leadership and oversight for vessel surveys, audits, training exercises and safety programs.
Oversee inventory management, equipment readiness, and procurement activities supporting vessel maintenance and repair operations.
Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and service quality.
Prepare and communication operational updates, repair status, risks and recommendations to executive leadership.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, safety and company policies
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
7+ years of maritime operations, vessel maintenance, marine engineering, or related marine transportation experience
Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Transportation, Marine Engineering, Business, or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered.
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams, vendors, and operational budgets within a maritime environment.
Strong knowledge of vessel maintenance, dry dock planning, regulatory compliance, and marine safety requirements
Strong problem solving, analytical and decision making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lead cross functional teams and manage multiple priorities in fast paced environment
Ability to work efficiently with employees, vendors, regulators and executive leadership
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
A Few Benefits we currently offer:
Medical, Dental & Vison Coverage
Mental Health Coverage
401k, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
Generous PTO Plan & Paid Holidays
Class Pass Credits
Opportunity for internal career advancement
Mentorship & Leadership Development Programs
EEO/AA Institution. Protected veterans and individuals with disability encouraged to apply.
We are a full-service, asset-light transportation solutions provider that takes a different approach to logistics.
Industry
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1991
Headquarters
Jacksonville, FL
LinkedIn followers
14,819
Trailer Bridge is a full-service, asset-light transportation provider with locations throughout North America. We pair our own assets with those of our industry-leading partners to provide customers with a competitively priced and reliable supply chain solution.
Trailer Bridge was founded by Malcom McLean known as the “father of containerization” in 1991 and his passion for innovation lives on in our approach to growing the business today.
We believe it’s not just business, it’s personal. When customers trust us to move their freight, they are inviting our team to be a part of the success of their business and that is a task we do not take lightly. Which is why we make it our number one priority to provide exceptional customer service ensuring each load is handled with care.
Our portfolio of logistics solutions includes:
Domestic Transportation including Full Truckload and Less-than-Truckload
Intermodal
Drayage
Cross-Border Shipping
Ocean Freight to/from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
International Shipping
Cold Chain Supply Chain Solutions
Government Freight Solutions
Third-Party Logistics
Our culture is built on service; service to our people, our customers, and the communities where we live, work, and play. It’s a heart of service that powers the team’s everyday interactions and how they show up for each other and their customers.
Offices: 10405 New Berlin Road East, Jacksonville, FL 32226, US · 5090 William Mills St, Jacksonville, Florida 32226, US · 4600 Touchton Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Jacksonville, Florida 32246, US · 3011 Sutton Gate Dr East, Suite 260, Suwanee, Georgia 30024, US · 5500 Pearl St., Suite 240, Rosemont, Illinois 60018, US
We are a full-service, asset-light transportation solutions provider that takes a different approach to logistics.
Industry
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1991
Headquarters
Jacksonville, FL
LinkedIn followers
14,819
Trailer Bridge is a full-service, asset-light transportation provider with locations throughout North America. We pair our own assets with those of our industry-leading partners to provide customers with a competitively priced and reliable supply chain solution.
Trailer Bridge was founded by Malcom McLean known as the “father of containerization” in 1991 and his passion for innovation lives on in our approach to growing the business today.
We believe it’s not just business, it’s personal. When customers trust us to move their freight, they are inviting our team to be a part of the success of their business and that is a task we do not take lightly. Which is why we make it our number one priority to provide exceptional customer service ensuring each load is handled with care.
Our portfolio of logistics solutions includes:
Domestic Transportation including Full Truckload and Less-than-Truckload
Intermodal
Drayage
Cross-Border Shipping
Ocean Freight to/from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
International Shipping
Cold Chain Supply Chain Solutions
Government Freight Solutions
Third-Party Logistics
Our culture is built on service; service to our people, our customers, and the communities where we live, work, and play. It’s a heart of service that powers the team’s everyday interactions and how they show up for each other and their customers.
Offices: 10405 New Berlin Road East, Jacksonville, FL 32226, US · 5090 William Mills St, Jacksonville, Florida 32226, US · 4600 Touchton Road, Building 200, Suite 200, Jacksonville, Florida 32246, US · 3011 Sutton Gate Dr East, Suite 260, Suwanee, Georgia 30024, US · 5500 Pearl St., Suite 240, Rosemont, Illinois 60018, US