TMS Group is looking to hire a Director of Operations.

In This Role, You Will

• Oversee the day-to-day operations, drive operational rigor across proposal and project execution activities and have full enquiries, quotation and purchase order responsibility for the operations
• Collaborate with organization leaders and cross functional peers to build operational metrics and processes, organisational strategies, resource planning processes, and workforce development plans intended to create a harmonized organization.
• Develop an annual operating plan that supports the long-term operations strategy
• Assess and analyze budgets and cost drivers to find ways to minimize costs and improve margins
• Assess and manage the principal risks of the business within operations
• Assist the Managing Director in overseeing business achievement and maintenance of a satisfactory competitive position within its shipping industry.
• Promote and maintain a positive and ethical workplace culture that is conducive to attracting, retaining and motivating a diverse group of top-quality employees at all levels
• Lead vendor management and sourcing needs and be the primary interface for sourcing and strategic suppliers for organizational needs.
• Develop, in collaboration with the Business Development Manager and the Finance Director, an annual operating plan that supports the long-term operations strategy for the business

To be successful in this role, you will have;

• Qualifications in engineering, business management, finance, operation, or other relevant qualification will be considered an advantage
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a shipping industry relevant operational or project execution role
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems
• Passion for collaborating with others to drive business results and can motivate others to do the same to improve the organization
• A team player
• Proven change agent who can quickly build credibility and relationships to be able to influence across the business
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a high attention to detail and impeccable time management skills
• Outstanding negotiation skills