Executive - Operations

Manufacturing / Operations

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A reputed conglomerate with over 70 years of industry leadership in Sri Lanka with a presence across five key sectors including Maritime & Logistics, Petroleum & Energy, Manufacturing & Distribution, Property & Strategic Investments, and Leisure. McLarens stands as a beacon of excellence representing esteemed global brands (including Fortune 500) in Sri Lanka. You will be a part of a team of over a thousand dedicated professionals driving our success. At McLarens, we prioritize growth, continually investing in our people and foster a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Executive - Operations
  • Promptly manage and respond to all communications received from principles ensuring timely actions and responses.
  • Prepare and coordinate for vessel documentation, including customs OT applications and navigation charges.
  • Liaise effectively with principles, to ensure accurate and timely vessel and cargo-related documentation.
  • Prepare final invoices based on throughput reports from terminals.
  • Attend to all pre-arrival messages, providing regulatory updates to vessels, ports, and relevant stakeholders.
  • Update ETA and berthing notices promptly via email and MS Teams to suppliers, vendors, and husbandry coordinators.
  • Coordinate internally to fulfill principal requirements from vessel arrival to completion.
  • Consult with vessel Master/Principal to confirm requirements and make necessary arrangements prior to arrival.
  • Coordinate with nominated vendors to ensure timely husbandry arrangements, minimizing operational delays.
  • Monitor work scope as per principal instructions, coordinating with principles for operational matters.
  • Ensure accuracy in documents and compile for smoother vessel formalities (e.g., OT forms/OT summaries).
  • Obtain timely approvals from authorities for special permissions (e.g., hot work, technical defects, lifeboat drills).
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and timely submission of required letters to authorities.
  • Monitor daily game plans, update vessel calls in GAC Agent system, and manage service activities such as crew sign- on/off and spares.
  • Maintain high standards in husbandry KPIs and provide updates to principals and stakeholders.
  • Remain on standby 24/7 to attend to operations and respond to emergency requirements, boarding vessels in and outside ports as necessary.

Skills and Experience Required

  • Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in shipping agency or husbanding operations.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.
  • Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in mathematics, essential for data interpretation and operational planning.
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with relevant computer applications for operational management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

An attractive remuneration package along with industry fringe benefits and excellent career opportunities await the right candidate.

How To Apply

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Senior Group General Manager - Human Resources. McLarens Holdings Ltd.

284, Vauxhall Street, Colombo 2.

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