Senior Liner Operations Director

PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LINES (PRIVATE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Lines is seeking a senior Liner Operations professional in Singapore to lead vessel operations, stowage planning and hazardous cargo bookings. You will drive fleet performance, optimize schedules, and implement KPI programs to enhance service reliability and cost efficiency.

The role requires 10+ years in liner/marine operations with global carriers, strong leadership, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Maritime or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Business management degree is an advantage.
• At least 10 years relevant liner & marine operations experience with global container liner companies.
• Sea going experience with masters ticket is an advantage.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams managing vessel operations, stowage planning, scheduling and review of hazardous and special cargo bookings.
• Manage fleet performance and service reliability for PIL Long Haul, Short Sea, Subsidiary & consortium services.
• Minimize impact to service reliability and cost by managing service recovery and providing alternative options, driving root cause analysis and preventive measures.
• Devise & implement Liner Operations KPIs and regularly review their effectiveness.
• Deliver optimized stowage plans for PIL operated vessels maximizing vessel space and crane intensity.
• Develop and deliver programs for sustained higher crane productivity using cycling, twin picks, or tandem lifts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines for dangerous goods and review PIL prohibited list of commodities.
• Prepare and manage budgets including for Fuel, Bunker Quantity Surveys, etc.
• Study and improve/optimize vessel schedule applications and design fleet performance management tools.
• Support the Centre for Maritime Efficiency in fuel saving initiatives and vessel efficiency studies.
• Support Division head in Crisis Management and other strategic initiatives.

Skills

Maritime operations

Team leadership

Cost analysis

Project management

English communication

Education

Maritime degree

Business management degree

Masters ticket (sea going)

Job description

Pacific International Lines is seeking a senior Liner Operations professional in Singapore to lead vessel operations, stowage planning and hazardous cargo bookings. You will drive fleet performance, optimize schedules, and implement KPI programs to enhance service reliability and cost efficiency.

The role requires 10+ years in liner/marine operations with global carriers, strong leadership, and excellent English.