Chief of Maritime Operations & Logistics

Wirehire; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirehire, based in Indonesia, seeks a strategic Head of Operations to lead and optimize tug and barge operations across trading, shipping and mining services. The role focuses on improving efficiency, safety and profitability while guiding day-to-day activities and cross‑functional collaboration.

The candidate should bring extensive maritime operations experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex processes and regulatory requirements in Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Senior operational experience in maritime logistics or offshore support.
• Experience in vessel operations, voyage planning, dispatch management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day tug and barge operations to ensure on-time cargo delivery.
• Coordinate across trading, shipping and mining service units for seamless execution.
• Supervise voyage planning, scheduling, dispatch and routing to meet service levels.
• Collaborate with fleet management, HSE and technical teams for safe operations.
• Align operations with commercial teams to meet contractual commitments.

Skills

Maritime operations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Voyage planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or Nautical Science

Master Mariner license (advantage)

Job description

Wirehire, based in Indonesia, seeks a strategic Head of Operations to lead and optimize tug and barge operations across trading, shipping and mining services. The role focuses on improving efficiency, safety and profitability while guiding day-to-day activities and cross‑functional collaboration.

The candidate should bring extensive maritime operations experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex processes and regulatory requirements in Indonesia.