Senior Liner Operations & Fleet Lead

Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd in Singapore seeks a seasoned Liner Operations leader with extensive vessel operations and stowage planning experience. You will drive performance, plan schedules and oversee hazardous cargo bookings while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient port turnarounds.

The role requires 10+ years in liner/marine operations, leadership skills, and strong English communication. A masters ticket and sea-going background are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Maritime or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Degree in Business Management 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.
• Experience in leading teams and handling multiple projects under challenging conditions.
• Strong command of English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 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 to operations, by managing service recovery and providing alternative options, driving root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
• Devise & implement Liner Operations KPIs & regularly review their effectiveness.
• Deliver optimized stowage plans for PIL Operated vessels that maximize vessel space and crane productivity.
• Develop and deliver programs for sustained higher crane productivity utilizing cycling, twin picks, or tandem lifts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines for dangerous goods and review PIL prohibited list of commodities.
• Continuously improve port turnaround times and operational processes.
• Prepare and manage budgets including for Fuel, Bunker Quantity Surveys, etc
• Work with OPPC Terminal Procurement and 3PF team to provide support & develop service level requirements.
• Collaborate with OPPC Business Process and Centre for Maritime Efficiency teams to study vessel schedule applications and develop efficiency tools.
• Support Division head in Crisis Management and other strategic initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

English proficiency

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Maritime or equivalent qualifications

Degree in Business Management (advantage)

Job description

Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd in Singapore seeks a seasoned Liner Operations leader with extensive vessel operations and stowage planning experience. You will drive performance, plan schedules and oversee hazardous cargo bookings while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient port turnarounds.

The role requires 10+ years in liner/marine operations, leadership skills, and strong English communication. A masters ticket and sea-going background are advantageous.