Head of Operations

ANL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the shipping industry is seeking a Head of Operations to lead and manage liner shipping operations in the Oceania region. This role ensures alignment with company strategy and cost objectives, focusing on safety and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in shipping operations, a Master's Class 1 qualification, and the ability to lead diverse teams under pressure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in shipping across operations, logistics, commercial, and finance.
• Sea-going and terminal operations experience.
• Strong regulatory knowledge in Australian shipping.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage liner shipping operations in the Oceania region.
• Oversee day-to-day operations with a focus on safety, cost control, and service provider management.
• Align vessel scheduling with strategic goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Master's Class 1

Tertiary qualifications in Nautical or Business Studies

Job description

Summary

Reporting to the Vice President (ANL), the Head of Operations (ANL) is responsible for leading and managing liner shipping operations in the Oceania region, ensuring alignment with company strategy and cost objectives while maintaining safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role encompasses oversight across operational execution, system processes, commercial strategy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic development.

Responsibilities:

• Line Operations: Implement liner strategies, ensure cost and schedule efficiency, manage compliance, and support legal investigations.
• Operational & Systems: Oversee day-to-day operations with a focus on safety, cost control (OPEX), service provider management, and data reporting. Represent the company in operational forums and during emergencies.
• Commercial: Align vessel scheduling with strategic goals, manage voyage costs, support commercial collaboration, and assess opportunities for business improvement and network optimisation.
• Management: Lead and mentor team members, conduct stakeholder engagement, manage recruitment, and ensure team alignment with corporate values.
• Strategic Planning: Monitor regional shipping trends, identify new business and service opportunities, assess vendors, and propose strategic investments.
• Subsidiary Integration: Oversee system and process alignment across subsidiaries, conduct gap analyses, manage SOPs/SLAs, and lead training and performance tracking.

Requirements:

• Master's Class 1 or relevant tertiary qualifications in Nautical or Business Studies
• 10+ years’ experience in shipping across operations, logistics, commercial, and finance
• Sea-going and terminal operations experience
• Strong regulatory knowledge in Australian shipping
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and handle high-pressure situations

**This role is opened for local employment only.

**Salary package (local) & job title shall commensurate with experience.

**Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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