GAURAV SHYAM
Shatin
Summary
Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of over a 120 employees with upto 6 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager - Procurement Shared Services
FLEET MANAGEMENT LTD
02.2022 - Current
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees in multiple geographically located offices and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Set SMART performance goals and targets for employees. Provided methods for reaching those milestones to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions for staff.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives within the department, collaborating with stakeholders to identify improvements, driving operationalization, and monitoring progress.
- Spearheaded change management efforts for seamless adoption of new systems and processes among employees.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Recommended and implemented successful strategies to improve the bottom line.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Maintain and enhance Fleet's global supplier database. Consolidated vendors to improve spend under contract and actively engaged with suppliers ensuring effective supplier relationship management.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Implemented innovative solutions to overcome challenges, leading to enhanced productivity levels.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
Quality Assurance Officer
ANGLO EASTERN SHIP MANAGEMENT
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Management of 68 vessels of 12 different owners ensuring safety of crew, vessel, cargo and environment
- Analyzing and recording of incidents, injuries, near-misses, safe/unsafe practices, flag state and port state control inspections of vessels
- Providing corrective actions, risk assessments, audit preparatory advice and industry updated safety/regulatory notices to vessels enhancing operational safety and health of seafarers
- Monitoring and improving KPI and vetting standards of vessels under management.
Navigational Officer
MAERSK TANKERS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD
05.2013 - 11.2021
- In charge of voyage planning basis vessel performance parameters, charterer requirements and fuel optimization
- Achieved reduced fuel consumptions of 5% to 8% lesser than industry average for standard seasonal voyage routes
- Conducted numerous safety area inspections and reports to improve on-board safety culture and condition as well as vessel condition inspections and reports
- Planning and execution of tank cleaning operations to prepare vessel cargo tanks for loading
- Strategized efficient operations and man-power distribution
- Achieved required tank cleaning standards within specified deadlines allowing for slow steaming opportunities for vessels
- Achieved bunker savings of 50 to 70 tons (USD 30k to 50k) per tank cleaning voyage
- Achieved 100% compliance (vs
- Avg
- Of 83%) and zero observations during navigation bridge and safety equipment external audits, vetting and PSC inspections for 10 vessels
- Training of up to 20 vessel crew members in safety and environmental procedures based on international regulations through on-board seminars and briefings
- Led drills and exercises onboard to prepare crew for emergency related responses on multiple vessels
- Mentored and trained over 10 new hires from 2014-2020 in the capacity of designated training officer
- Achieved best presentation of a fleet-wide (over 160 ships) safety awareness week campaign regarding Sea farer’s welfare and mental health.
Education
Class XII - 2007 -
SRI SANKARA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, CHENNAI
Class X - 2005 -
SISHYA SCHOOL, CHENNAI -INDIA
Bachelors of Engg. in Marine Technology, First Class with Distinction (Top 10%) -
ACADEMY OF MARITIME EDUCATION & TRAINING
01.2011
IN-PLANT TRAINEE -
CHIDAMBARAM SHIPCARE
01.2010
Skills
- Operations: Process optimization and project management expertise
- People: Strong team player, capable of developing a sense of camaraderie
- Decision making: Fact-based and accurate decision making under pressure
- Time Management: Organized and structured approach to meeting deadlines
- Leadership: Able to guide, mentor and effectively lead large teams
- Technology: Well-versed in MS office; quick to grasp new software
Languages
English
Native language
ENGLISH
Proficient
C2
TAMIL
Intermediate
B1
HINDI
Upper intermediate
B2
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/17/88
References
- Capt. Kirsty Bruce, Captain - Maersk Tankers Singapore Pte. Ltd., +44 7790 900 682, kirsty.bruce@me.com
- Dhananjay Das Podiyatvariyam, Claims Manager - The London P&I Club, +852 6330 1517, dhananjay.dasp@londonpandi.com
- Ajinkya Lele, Senior Category Manager | Fleet Management Limited, +852 9016 3235, ajinkya.lele@connect.ust.hk
- Alex Drew, Director | Fleet Management Limited, +852 2298 8413, alex.drew@fleetship.com
Certification
Registered Six Sigma Green Belt Professional
Timeline
Senior Manager - Procurement Shared Services
FLEET MANAGEMENT LTD
02.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Officer
ANGLO EASTERN SHIP MANAGEMENT
12.2021 - 02.2022
Navigational Officer
MAERSK TANKERS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD
05.2013 - 11.2021
Class XII - 2007 -
SRI SANKARA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, CHENNAI
Class X - 2005 -
SISHYA SCHOOL, CHENNAI -INDIA
Bachelors of Engg. in Marine Technology, First Class with Distinction (Top 10%) -
ACADEMY OF MARITIME EDUCATION & TRAINING
IN-PLANT TRAINEE -
CHIDAMBARAM SHIPCARE
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