The Managing Director reports directly to the SVITZER Americas Managing Director, and his/her main duties include:
Lead the general day-to-day management of the towage operation.
Provide support and direction over to 200+ shore and sea staff
Attract and retain talent within the organization
Define and develop key strategic objectives and goals for the organization and for direct reports
Monitor company finances and expenditures to ensure aligned/on target with forecasts
Ensure the highest level of safety and quality standards are being met
Ensure the continuous satisfaction of customers and clients and other stakeholders
Identify, reduce, and monitor the risks which can threaten the continuity or profitability of the organization.
Travel to attend international meetings, conferences, Regional/Group functions, etc.
Monitor and develop new business opportunities within the immediate Brazilian market and surrounding areas
Ensure the continuous reliability of the vessel fleet, including Maintenance & Repair, Classification and Flag State requirements, proper branding, etc.
Provide timely reports as required, outlining key financial, commercial, operational, and technical developments
Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
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