Operations Executive (Management Trainee)

PSA Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global port operator in Singapore is seeking passionate individuals for the Operations Executive (Management Trainee) role. You will manage teams and be involved in terminal operations, enhancing your leadership and problem-solving skills. The role requires a logistics or transport management degree and involves a 2-year contract with potential for future roles. Strong performance could lead to opportunities in leadership positions across various regions including Singapore and China. Join us to shape your future in the logistics sector.

Qualifications

• Must hold a university degree with specialization in logistics or transport management.
• Good academic achievement and performance record required.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication & interpersonal skills
• Analytical, decisive, conscientious, disciplined and results-oriented
• Must have interest to pursue a long-term career with PSA in port and logistics industry
• Willing to work on a 12‑hour rotating shift roster

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of control centre supervisors managing manpower resources.
• Execute and monitor container handling operations for seamless service.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for efficient ship planning and customer satisfaction.
• Develop leadership capabilities through hands-on supervision and involvement in operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

University degree in logistics or transport management

Job description

Operations Executive (Management Trainee)

Apply now Job no: 493431
Work type: Contract
Categories: Operations

We are the World's Port of Call. Our winning formula is our People.

In our continuing journey to build great teams, we are looking for passionate individuals driven by a strong sense of purpose. It is only with the determination and commitment of our People that we can serve our customers, lead our industry and contribute to our nation to create new possibilities.

Working Alongside, we can deliver extraordinary results together! Join #TeamPSA today!

PSA International (PSA) is a leading global port operator and trusted partner to cargo stakeholders. Currently, PSA’s portfolio comprises over 60 deepsea, rail and inland terminals, across more than 170 locations in 45 countries – including two flagship port operations in Singapore and Belgium. Drawing on the deep expertise and experience from a diverse global team, PSA collaborates with its customers and partners to develop world-class port ecosystems, deliver innovative supply chain solutions to accelerate the shift towards sustainable trade.

Job Description

PSA invites applications to join us as Operations Executives on a Management Trainee Scheme based in Singapore. As part of the team at the world’s largest transhipment hub, you will thrive in a dynamic environment where you will be involved in end-to-end terminal management, from strategic planning and deployment of manpower and equipment to the execution and monitoring of port operations.

Hone your leadership and problem-solving skills by leading a team of supervisors, managing exceptions to provide service excellence round-the-clock on rotating shifts. You will also gain a holistic understanding of the foundations to PSA’s business success which unlocks multiple career paths within PSA.

You can look forward to work in either:

• Control Centre
  • Lead a team of control centre supervisors and responsible for the planning of manpower resources and sophisticated equipment, to ensure the quick turnaround of our vessels and prompt connectivity of our customers’ containers.
  • Execute and monitor container handling operations to ensure PSA delivers seamless service to our customers round the clock.
• Planning
  • Lead a team of ship planners, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to meet shift-to-shift ship planning requirements, ultimately ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Spearhead container ship planning to achieve optimal cargo distribution for vessel stability, facilitating swift vessel turnaround and seamless connectivity in PSA SG.

You will be on a 2-year contract following which you will be considered for a further contract or permanent role. OEs who demonstrate strong performance and leadership potential may be considered for development under our Global Management Associate Program to take on leadership positions in Singapore, China or other regions.

Requirements

• University degree, with specialization in logistics or transport management.
• Good academic achievement and performance record
• College English Test (CET-6), fluent in oral and written English
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication & interpersonal skills
• Analytical, decisive, conscientious, disciplined and results-oriented
• Must have interest to pursue a long-term career with PSA in port and logistics industry
• Willing to work on a 12‑hour rotating shift roster

Advertised: 26 Sep 2024
Applications close: 31 Dec 2026