Country Ocean Operations Head - MIA, ATL

Job Purpose

Responsible for leading the implementation of regional/country strategies for ocean products and aligning strategies with other functions.

Formal leadership duties that include multiple teams and groups. More senior leaders may serve as a lead to peers or other roles on a formal or informal basis.

Key Accountabilities

Providing leadership to the function in the implementation and alignment of regional/ country strategies and programs to develop and enhance ocean product operations that align with the company business plan and global operational strategies; provides input to leaders in developing operational and related business strategies.

Leading, establishing and ensuring communication with other executives, customers, groups, regions, and vendors to identify targeted programs, desired outcomes, attendees and resources required.

Leading the management of expectations for executives and leaders, facilitates communication on business requirements and establishes critical performance metrics.

Examining and implementing best practices to improve the operational and location performance by defining milestones, approaches, delivery, feedback and measurement.

Addressing and responding to critical resolution or escalation items that present a risk to the business within the sub-function or business line; oversees the resolution of daily or less sensitive conflicts.

Ensuring staff and resources are efficient and effective to achieve operational commitments and quality levels; interacts and assists leaders on escalated needs or concerns.

Leading the development, implementation and interpretation of country policies and procedures and ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives legal guidance and interpretation when required

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

Experience

Minimum of five years of managerial experience desired, intermediate roles may require five to ten years of management experience, and senior roles often require more than ten years of managerial experience.

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

Thorough understanding of ocean products and related operational and business requirements and best practices.

Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, presentation, influencing and negotiating skills.

Developing, implementing and interpreting policies and procedures as well as applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.

Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction.