Head of Operations

Job Title: Head of Operations

Location: Paris, France

Who are we recruiting for?

Our client is an expanding shipowner/operator with a rapidly expanding LNG and methanol fuelled tanker portfolio. They seek a qualified, assured, and motivated Head of Operations to lead post-fixture commercial operations across their LNG and methanol tanker fleet.

What will you be doing?

Owning post-fixture operations: charter party administration, claims, and contract compliance. Coordinating daily with the charterer’s operations teams, terminals, agents, and third-party managers; ensuring terminal compatibility. Monitoring voyage KPIs, off-hires, stoppages/delays; managing fuel performance/warranties and closing claims. Analysing vessel performance (incl. platform-driven insights) to highlight underperformance and drive improvement and optimization. Driving Operational excellence across all segments of ship operations with continuous improvement at the heart of day-to-day operations Maintaining dynamic/static vessel documents; overseeing reimburseables, insurance certificates, and quality systems.

Are you the ideal candidate?

Operations Manager (or equivalent) ready to step up to department lead in an owner/manager environment. Sailing background preferred (Master/Chief Mate); LNG/tanker post-fixture expertise essential. Hands-on, adaptable, determined; clear command/support mindset (operations lead, not a brokerage/trading role). Strong stakeholder management; able to guide, coach, and make assured, timely decisions. Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail to effectively manage and optimize work processes

What’s in it for you?

High-impact leadership role reporting to the Directeur General of the company. Authority to shape processes and drive continuous improvement across a growing fleet. Fast-paced culture that rewards performance and loyalty. Opportunity to build a successful team and deliver improved commercial and operational outcomes.

Who are we?

Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.