General Manager - Marine Engineering

REERACOEN SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

REERACOEN SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. invites applications for a General Manager to oversee Singapore operations for a Japanese marine engineering specialist.

The role leads sales, operations, finance, HR, and admin; drives P&L, budgets, and profitability; and aligns local actions with headquarters in Japan.

You will develop strategies, manage key marine customers, ensure safety and quality, and report performance to Tokyo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in marine engineering, shipping, ship repair, or related industries.
• Strong experience in P&L management, budgeting, cost control, and business management.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s Singapore business, including sales, operations, production, finance, HR, and administration.
• Manage profit and loss (P&L), budgets, profitability, and overall business performance.
• Develop and implement business strategies aligned with the direction of the headquarters in Japan.
• Lead sales and business development activities and maintain strong relationships with key marine industry customers.
• Oversee workshop and production operations to ensure quality, safety, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Lead and develop department heads and employees across the organisation.
• Review operational and financial key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve major customer, commercial, and operational issues.
• Prepare regular business reports and performance updates for the headquarters in Japan.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality requirements

Skills

P&L management

Budgeting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Marine Engineering

Business

Job description

General Manager - Marine Engineering (37870)

Location: Tuas Area

Our client, a Japanese marine engineering company specialising in the repair and reconditioning of marine diesel engine components, is seeking a General Manager to oversee its Singapore operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s Singapore business, including sales, operations, production, finance, HR, and administration.
• Manage profit and loss (P&L), budgets, profitability, and overall business performance.
• Develop and implement business strategies aligned with the direction of the headquarters in Japan.
• Lead sales and business development activities and maintain strong relationships with key marine industry customers.
• Oversee workshop and production operations to ensure quality, safety, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Lead and develop department heads and employees across the organisation.
• Review operational and financial key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve major customer, commercial, and operational issues.
• Prepare regular business reports and performance updates for the headquarters in Japan.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality requirements

Requirements & Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in marine engineering, shipping, ship repair, or related industries.
• Strong experience in P&L management, budgeting, cost control, and business management.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Advantageous

• Experience managing both commercial and operational functions.
• Established professional network with shipowners, ship management companies, or shipping companies.applicable local regulations.

What you will receive

• Variable Bonus (Depends on Company and Individual performance)
• Annual Leave: 13 days
• Medical leave: 14 days
• Medical Benefit

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.