Lines Operations Manager

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Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Line Operations Manager, Container Shipping to oversee the end-to-end operations of assigned liner services. This individual contributor role involves working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and reliable service performance.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with strong operational acumen. Adherence to Joint Working Procedures (JWP) and compliance with all international and local maritime regulations is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure vessel schedules for CMA CGM and partners are effectively managed and optimized
• Manage proforma/structural schedule both for contingency adjustments and permanent to benefit CMA CGM
• Communicate accurate ETA/ETD updates to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Commercial, Vessel Teams, Terminals) to support schedule integrity and recovery
• Support the development of strategic plans to improve schedule reliability in collaboration with Line and Regional teams
• Collaborate with Line and relevant business units to assess and manage extra costs (e.g., fuel consumption, restows, vessel redeployment, and surveys)
• Monitor and track schedule impacts such as off-hires, vessel stoppages, and breakdowns
• Provide support to Masters in vessel operation matters, emergencies, and Marine Crisis Management
• Provide operational support to the Operations Coordination Centre (OCC) and the Ocean Alliance
• Collaborate with ship Masters, Centre Planners, Cargo teams, and Front Line Marine teams to align on marine operational goals
• Identify trends and opportunities for process improvements, especially in ship safety and bunker efficiency
• Ensure compliance with Fleet Control KPIs, focusing on schedule reliability and optimized bunker usage
• Prepare reports for weekly meetings, covering schedule updates, cost implications, and operational insights

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in container shipping, with a strong focus on liner operations; experience in liner operations management is essential
• In-depth knowledge of container vessel operations, including marine procedures, bunkering, and chartering
• Degree from a recognized educational institution or relevant sea-going experience (e.g., serving as a 2nd Engineer on board container vessels)
• Experience in stowage planning and scheduling is a valuable complementary skill set
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiar with specialized software related to vessel scheduling and ship stability calculations
• Proactive and self-motivated, with strong leadership, problem-solving, and prioritization abilities
• Adaptable and responsive in high-pressure situations, with the flexibility to work irregular hours, including weekends

Why Join CMA CGM?

• Be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics with ambitious growth plans.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and regional exposure.

**This role is open for local employment only

**Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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(i) To process the application for the role being applied for;

(ii) To process the application for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you;

(iii) To conduct necessary reference checks; and

(iv) Any other purpose related to one or more of the above.

You further consent to the CMA CGM Group retaining such personal information for a period of two years following your submission thereof, so that we may consider you for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you in the event that you are not selected for this role.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that CMA CGM Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CMA CGM Group will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CMA CGM Group explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of CMA CGM Group.