Manager - Panamax and Handy Operations

Rio Tinto Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Tinto Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd is seeking a Manager - Panamax and Handy Operations to lead the Panamax and Handy operations team and ensure safe, efficient voyages.

You will work closely with Commercial and Product groups to optimize profitability, develop KPIs, mentor operators, manage risk, and maintain strong relationships with clients, vessel owners and terminals to support seamless supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine or related field.
• 5+ years in dry bulk shipping operations.
• Experience leading a team of operators.
• Knowledge of charter parties and maritime regulations.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze performance with data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure voyages are executed safely and efficiently per Charter Party agreements and regulations.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of operators.
• Collaborate with Commercial leadership to set operational plans.
• Develop KPIs to track vessel performance and optimize voyage profitability.
• Identify opportunities to optimize bunker and port spend.
• Identify risks and develop sustainable solutions for safe operation.
• Escalation point for incidents and disputes.
• Maintain strong relationships with vessel owners, clients, agents and terminals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Voyage operations

Risk management

Contract knowledge

Education

Degree in Marine or related field

Job description

Why explore

• A challenging position working in our World Class Shipping Division
• An opportunity to develop your career within a global organisation
• Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the role

We are looking for a Manager - Panamax and Handy Operations who will be responsible for leading and managing the Panamax and Handy operations team.

Key responsibility for the incumbent in this position is safe and efficient execution of the voyages and optimizing the profitability of every voyage in close cooperation with the Commercial teams and Product groups with productivity focus and critical thinking.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Voyage Operations you will:

• Ensures the team executes the voyages safely and efficiently against Charter Party agreements and within regulation & standards, always complying with company policy and safety requirements.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of operators, providing clear direction and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Collaborate with commercial leadership team to identify new projects/initiatives and set operational plans that meet the future demands of the function.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators to track operational performance of the vessels. Ensure the portfolio is optimised for every voyage and conduct post-voyage and month end analysis
• Identify opportunities to optimise Bunker spend and Port spend and responsible to optimise overall portfolio spend.
• Identify key risks to the operation and develop strategic and sustainable solutions to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• First level of escalation for incidents and disputes. Provide subject matter expertise to contain and resolve the situation and/or escalation accordingly.
• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including vessel owners, clients, agents and terminals, to ensure seamless supply chain operation.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A Degree in Marine or a related field.
• Industry related experience, ideally in dry bulk shipping with minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles in commercial shipping operations
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and problem solve non-routine and complex challenges
• Detailed knowledge of charter parties and shipping contracts and understanding of maritime regulations, standards and legislation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, vessel owners, and internal stakeholders.
• Proven capability to network and establish/maintain relationships
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple and complex work fronts in demanding operational environments
• Strong numerical and analytical skills to assess performance, identify variances, and make data-driven decisions.