Senior Operations Lead – Heavy Lift & Project Cargo

SALLING SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Salling Search in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead vessel operations for a global heavy lift and project cargo fleet from our Singapore office. You will coordinate voyages, plan port calls, manage lift plans with engineering teams, and mentor the operations unit while ensuring safety, cost control and compliance.

In this senior role, you will liaise with charterers, cargo owners and EPC contractors, and drive efficiency across the fleet while maintaining the highest

Qualifications

• Degree in maritime field or seagoing background.
• 8+ years of shipping operations experience.
• 3+ years in a managerial or team lead role.
• Experience in heavy lift, project cargo, breakbulk or multipurpose operations.
• Strong knowledge of charter parties, laytime and demurrage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of heavy lift fleet from fixture to discharge.
• Plan voyages, port calls, bunkering and cargo operations for efficiency.
• Coordinate lift plans, stowage, lashing and securing with engineers.
• Appoint and manage port agents, stevedores, surveyors and other providers.
• Act as main operational contact for charterers, cargo owners and EPC contractors.
• Monitor voyage results and control costs against budget.
• Handle laytime, demurrage and despatch calculations.
• Ensure compliance with charter party terms and regulations.
• Lead and develop the operations team in Singapore.
• Coordinate with group offices to align processes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Voyage Planning

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Maritime Studies / Nautical Science / Logistics

Job description

Salling Search in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead vessel operations for a global heavy lift and project cargo fleet from our Singapore office. You will coordinate voyages, plan port calls, manage lift plans with engineering teams, and mentor the operations unit while ensuring safety, cost control and compliance.

In this senior role, you will liaise with charterers, cargo owners and EPC contractors, and drive efficiency across the fleet while maintaining the highest