Yard Manager

mooreast asia pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

mooreast asia pte. ltd. in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Yard Operation Manager to lead shipyard operations, project planning, and resource management.

You will drive HSE, quality assurance, and cost control while coordinating with vessel owners, clients, and regulators to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

This role requires 10+ years in shipyard/maritime sectors with at least 5 years in management, plus strong English communication and SAP B1 proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in shipyard, maritime, or heavy industrial sector, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory position.
• Proficient in SAP B1 and MS Excel.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and multitasking ability.
• Experience budgeting and managing large operational budgets.
• Practical experience in yard infrastructure maintenance (dry docks, cranes, lifting equipment, workshops).

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly shipyard operations.
• Coordinate ship repair, maintenance, fabrication, and construction activities.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Monitor operational performance and drive productivity improvements.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and department heads to ensure projects are on time and within budget.
• Monitor progress and resolve issues affecting delivery.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure workflow efficiency and quality standards.
• Manage deployment of manpower, cranes, and yard assets; oversee procurement and inventory.
• Lead HSE policy implementation, safety audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all repair and maintenance activities meet client, statutory, and classification requirements.
• Oversee maintenance of shipyard infrastructure and preventive maintenance programs.
• Prepare and manage operational budgets; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor managers and operational personnel; drive training and engagement.
• Engage with vessel owners, clients, contractors, vendors, and regulators.

Skills

Yard operations

Project management

HSE management

Quality assurance

Budgeting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Digitalization & automation

Team leadership

Tools

SAP B1

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Yard Operation Management

• Plan, develop, and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly shipyard operations.
• Coordinate ship repair, maintenance, fabrication, and construction activities.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements to maximize productivity.

Project Planning & Execution

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Repair Managers, and department heads to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Monitor project progress and resolve operational issues affecting delivery.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure workflow efficiency and quality standards are maintained.

Resource & Equipment Management

• Manage and optimize the deployment of manpower, cranes, lifting equipment, workshops, vehicles, and other yard assets.
• Ensure availability and reliability of critical yard equipment through effective maintenance planning.
• Oversee procurement and inventory to ensure timely availability of materials and consumables.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Lead the implementation and enforcement of all HSE policies and procedures.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO, MOM, MPA, SCDF, and other applicable regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the yard.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all repair, fabrication, and maintenance activities comply with client, statutory, and classification requirements.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams in inspections, testing, and quality control processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality standards and operational processes.

Facilities & Infrastructure Management

• Oversee maintenance and upkeep of shipyard infrastructure including workshops, quays and berths, fry docks, cranes and lifting equipment, utilities and support facilities.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.

Financial & Budget Management

• Prepare and manage operational budgets.
• Monitor expenditure, control costs, and improve operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising safety, quality, or productivity.
• Support management in forecasting manpower, equipment, and operational requirements.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, supervise, and mentor managers, supervisors, engineers, and operational personnel.
• Establish performance targets and conduct performance reviews.
• Drive workforce development, succession planning, training, and employee engagement.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and high-performance culture.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Engage with vessel owners, clients, contractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Address operational issues, customer concerns, and project challenges promptly.
• Support business growth through excellent service delivery and strong customer relationships.

Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Develop strategies to improve yard capacity, productivity, safety and profitability.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Support management in expansion plans, infrastructure upgrades, and business development initiatives.
• Drive digitalization, automation, and process improvement programs within the yard.

Requirement

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and SAP Business One (SAP B1).
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to multitask effectively.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working independently to resolve issues.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the shipyard, maritime, or heavy industrial sector, including at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory position.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale ship repair, maintenance, conversion, or shipbuilding projects from planning through execution and completion.
• Strong experience in budgeting, cost control, financial planning, and management of large operational budgets.
• Practical experience in yard infrastructure maintenance, including dry docks, cranes, lifting equipment, workshops, and other heavy machinery.