Operations Manager (Team Lead)

Achieve Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve Group, a prominent player in energy and commodities, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee shipping and cargo operations with hands-on tanker expertise.

You will manage end-to-end cargo execution, coordinate with traders, charterers, shipowners, terminals, and other stakeholders, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Maritime Studies or related discipline.
• 8–15 years in tanker shipping, cargo operations or oil trading operations.
• Strong understanding of crude oil and petroleum product operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end shipping and cargo operations for crude oil and products.
• Manage vessel nominations, voyage planning, loading, discharging, laycan, and cargo documentation.
• Coordinate with traders, charterers, shipowners, brokers, terminals and other stakeholders for timely cargo execution.
• Oversee post-fixture activities including freight management, laytime, demurrage, claims and disputes.
• Monitor vessel performance, voyage costs and operational risks; identify efficiency improvements.
• Ensure operations align with contracts, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop the operations team with clear daily priorities and escalation paths.
• Drive improvements in workflows, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Tanker operations

Shipping operations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Maritime Studies degree

Job description

An established organisation in the energy and commodities sector is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee its shipping and cargo operations. This role will suit a hands‑on operations professional with strong tanker operations experience, commercial awareness and the ability to lead a team in a fast‑paced trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end shipping and cargo operations, ensuring smooth execution of crude oil and petroleum product trades.
• Manage vessel nominations, voyage planning, loading and discharging operations, laycan schedules and cargo documentation.
• Work closely with traders, charterers, shipowners, brokers, terminals and other stakeholders to ensure timely cargo execution.
• Oversee post-fixture activities, including freight management, laytime calculations, demurrage, claims and voyage‑related disputes.
• Monitor vessel performance, voyage costs and operational risks, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and optimise freight expenditure.
• Ensure operational activities are carried out in accordance with contractual obligations, company procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Lead, guide and develop the operations team, providing direction on daily priorities, operational matters and escalations.
• Drive improvements in operational workflows, internal controls and standard operating procedures to support business growth.

Requirements

• Degree or relevant qualification in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business or a related discipline.
• Approximately 8–15 years of relevant experience in tanker shipping, cargo operations or oil and petroleum trading operations.
• Strong exposure to crude oil and/or petroleum product operations, with experience handling different tanker segments.
• Good understanding of charter party terms, voyage execution, freight, laytime, demurrage and claims management.
• Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring an operations team.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to work closely with trading and chartering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Hands‑on, adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic trading environment.