Lead Vessel Operations - Dry Bulk (Singapore)

Spinnaker; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinnaker is seeking an experienced dry bulk operations leader to head a small team of Vessel Operators within its shipping division. You will oversee end-to-end voyage execution, coach the team, and drive improvements in operational performance, risk management and profitability.

The role requires strong time charter experience, leadership capability and the ability to coordinate with traders, shipowners and Masters to deliver safe, efficient and commercially optimised operations.

Qualifications

• At least seven years’ experience in dry bulk time charter operations.
• Strong knowledge of voyage execution and charter party principles.
• Experience leading or supervising others is advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Degree in Shipping, Maritime Studies or related field.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Vessel Operators, creating a collaborative and accountable working environment.
• Oversee end-to-end execution of dry bulk voyages, ensuring safe, efficient, compliant and commercially optimised operations.
• Provide direction and support on day-to-day operational challenges.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex operational matters and critical decisions.
• Coordinate effectively with freight traders, shipowners, masters, agents and other stakeholders.
• Monitor operational and commercial performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with charter party obligations, internal policies and relevant operational requirements.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, supporting the prevention and resolution of claims.
• Manage workload distribution and help build capability across the team through training, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Drive improvements to operational processes, controls and working practices.
• Support the implementation of new systems, digital tools and standardised procedures.

Skills

Dry bulk time charter operations

Voyage execution

Leadership / mentoring

Commercial awareness

Decision-making under pressure

Analytical / problem-solving

Communication (written and verbal)

Education

Degree in Shipping, Maritime Studies or related field

Job description

Spinnaker is seeking an experienced dry bulk operations leader to head a small team of Vessel Operators within its shipping division. You will oversee end-to-end voyage execution, coach the team, and drive improvements in operational performance, risk management and profitability.

The role requires strong time charter experience, leadership capability and the ability to coordinate with traders, shipowners and Masters to deliver safe, efficient and commercially optimised operations.