Operations Manager (Bulk/ Breakbulk/ Project Cargo)

PCL (SHIPPING) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime company in Singapore is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations. The role involves coordinating agency appointments, monitoring vessel performances, and managing cargo operations. Ideal candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies or Logistics and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in marine or shipping operations.
• Strong knowledge of voyage planning and cargo stowage.
• Experience handling claims and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and coordinate agency appointments.
• Monitor vessel movements and cargo operations.
• Perform cost control procedures for voyage expenses.

Skills

Maritime operations

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Bunker planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies or Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maritime software tools

Job description

Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of maritime operations, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving efficiency and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate agency appointments, review the PDAs and FDAs.
• Communicate with charterers, brokers, agents and vessels regarding voyage orders, vessel itineraries etc.
• Plan/ Prepare/ Circulate loading and discharging operations and coordinate with various parties like Master, attending Port Captains, Stevedores, Agents and other related parties for efficient turnaround at the ports.
• Monitor vessel movements and performances.
• Review and prepare cargo stowage plans to optimize cargo liftings for bulk/ breakbulk or project cargo, including lashing/bedding plan, lashing calculation and other cargo documents.
• Monitor hold cleaning plans, including supply of chemicals and supervisors.
• Proper planning of bunker supplies and coordination with bunker suppliers.
• Handle claims, liaise with P&I clubs and legal teams to resolve disputes/ handle arbitration.
• Attend to the vessels and supervise cargo operation whenever critical shipments are to be loaded onto the vessels. To source and purchase materials required for cargo operation.
• Perform cost control procedures for the voyage expenses and verify bills received from agent and vendors.
• Support Chartering team for fixing of potential shipments, and check/ confirm suitability for the vessels going to chart-in.
• Support Chartering team for max cargo uplift, stowage plan, port information inquiries for prospective vessel’s employment.
• Guide postfix team to calculate voyage laytime, chart-hire and freight, ensure they are correctly calculated and verified against all invoices before sending to Accounts department for settlement.
• Coordinate operations strategies and activities to ensure operational efficiency and meet objectives effectively.
• Identify weakness of the current procedures/ practices/ process, recommend solution for top management’s approval and deploy the improvement plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, or equivalent in seafaring qualifications and experiences.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experiences in marine or shipping operations.
• Strong knowledge of voyage planning, cargo stowage, and port coordination.
• Familiar with PDAs, FDAs, bunker planning, and vessel performance tracking.
• Experience handling claims and liaising with P&I clubs and legal teams.
• Skilled in cost control, invoice verification, and operational budgeting.
• Effective communicator with charterers, agents, and vessel crew.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and maritime software tools