Lines Operations Manager (1 year fixed term

CMA CGM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Regional exposure

Job summary

CMA CGM Group in Singapore is seeking a Lines Operations Manager on a 1-year fixed term. The role drives the smooth operation of assigned liner services, optimizing vessel schedules, controlling costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with vessel Masters, regional teams, and internal stakeholders to enhance service reliability. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in container shipping operations, strong knowledge of line operations, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized institution is required.
• 5+ years of experience in container shipping operations.
• Strong knowledge of line operations and vessel schedules.
• Advanced MS Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
• Experience with vessel scheduling and stability software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize proforma and contingency vessel schedules for CMA CGM and partner vessels to ensure service reliability.
• Oversee and control additional operational costs to ensure cost efficiency.
• Communicate ETAs/ETDs with stakeholders to support schedule recovery and alignment.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Working Procedures and relevant regulations.

Skills

Line operations knowledge

Container shipping operations

Leadership & teamwork

Education

Degree from a recognized institution

Tools

MS Excel

Vessel scheduling software

Stability software

Job description

Lines Operations Manager (1 year fixed term

Singapore, SGP CNC Operations - Cargo Flow - Ship Operations Temporary contract Full Time

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Role Overview

To drive the smooth, efficient, and cost-effective operation of assigned liner services by optimizing vessel schedules, ensuring full compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements, and proactively enhancing operational performance and service reliability.

Vessel Schedule Management & Optimization

• Manage and optimize proforma (structural) and contingency vessel schedules for CMA CGM and partner vessels to ensure service reliability.
• Effectively communicate ETAs and ETDs with internal and external stakeholders to support schedule recovery and operational alignment.
• Monitor and manage off-hires, vessel stoppages, and breakdowns to minimize disruption and downtime.

Operational Efficiency & Cost Control

• Oversee and control additional operational costs (e.g., fuel oil, restows, vessel redeployment) to ensure cost efficiency.
• Proactively analyze trends and recommend process improvements to enhance bunker efficiency and operational safety.
• Prepare and present regular reports on vessel schedules, costs, and performance metrics to support decision-making.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Support

• Collaborate closely with vessel Masters on operational matters and provide support during emergencies and crisis situations.
• Partner with Lines and Regional teams to support the development and execution of strategies to improve schedule reliability.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure strict adherence to Joint Working Procedures (JWP) and all applicable international and local regulations.
• Identify and recommend enhancements to ship safety standards and operational practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree from a recognized institution, or relevant seafaring experience (up to Second Officer) on container vessels.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in container shipping operations, with a strong focus on line operations; prior experience in liner operations management is essential.
• Strong knowledge of container vessel operations, including marine operations, bunkering, and chartering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
• Experience with vessel scheduling and stability software systems.

Why Join CMA CGM?

• Be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics with ambitious growth plans.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and regional exposure.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !

Information at a Glance

Rise in motion with CMA CGM Group: where ambition meets opportunity.

Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging newpaths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world.

The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and thechance to make a meaningful impact. Thisis more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.