Fleet Manager Tanker Fleet (mfd)

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large local and global simple and complex.

Lead a team of Vessel Managers across our tanker fleet and help build the operational backbone of a fast-growing third-party ship manager trusted by an international client base.

Own fleet performance and customer satisfaction across our tanker segment. Build and empower a team of Vessel Managers to deliver safe reliable and cost-efficient operations supported by robust data-driven HSEQ systems. Drive innovation digitalisation and continuous improvement across the fleet. Operate within a joint venture environment alongside experienced and committed partners.

Barber Ship Management is a technical ship management company based in Hamburg Germany. Jointly owned by Wilhelmsen Ship Management and MPC Oceanic Group it operates as a sister company to Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management. While Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management specializes in container vessels bulk carriers and heavy lift vessels Barber Ship Management focuses on the technical management of oil product and chemical tankers.

Are you ready to take the lead in tanker ship management

Your Responsibilities

As Fleet Manager you hold overall responsibility for the operational and strategic management of our tanker fleet division. Key objectives include:
Leading coaching and developing a team of Vessel Managers with clear accountability for safe reliable compliant and cost-efficient vessel operations.
Ensuring compliance with all relevant national and international regulations and certifications (e.g. ISO 9001/14001 TMSA OCIMF/SIRE)
Efficient and high-quality management of the assigned vessels and teams including continuous improvement of processes and customer satisfaction
Building maintaining and developing sustainable relationships with tanker clients
Overseeing and managing daily fleet operations including budget and cost control
Driving digitalisation and data-driven HSEQ performance across the fleet
Ensuring company certification and compliance
Representing the company to clients partners and service providers

Your Profile
Degree in a technical or business discipline (e.g. nautical science marine engineering business administration)
At least 10 years of relevant maritime experience including substantial experience in technical ship management and tanker operations.
Proven leadership and people management capability ideally leading Vessel Managers or comparable teams in complex operational environments
High self-motivation and clear result orientation
Excellent communication persuasion and presentation skills
Innovative spirit willingness to embrace change and a hands-on mentality
Strong customer focus and service mindset
Strategic perspective with the ability to make decisions under pressure
Ability to inspire teams and drive change -visible and present as a leader

Become a valued member of our team where every day presents new opportunities for learning and development. Sound interesting Click APPLY NOW to embark on a rewarding career journey all genders are welcome!