Head of Marine Division

3 days ago

Singapore MENCAST OFFSHORE & MARINE PTE. LTD. Full time

**Position Objective and Summary**

A proven people-leader who owns **end-to-end yard production, fabrication, sales and administrative functions**to deliver safe, efficient and profitable marine operations. The Head of Marine directs all waterfront activities, drives continuous improvement, secures new work, and safeguards compliance with Singapore regulations and international standards.

**Main Tasks / Activities / Responsibilities**
- Provide strategic and day-to-day direction for all yard, waterfront and afloat repair activities.
- Allocate resources and decide priorities to meet functional and commercial objectives while minimising downtime.
- Oversee steel fabrication, piping, machining and blasting/painting trades; assure quality, schedule and cost targets.
- Introduce best-practice workflows, automation and lean initiatives to raise productivity and safety.
- Build and execute sales plans for marine repairs, fabrication packages, load-testing and deck-machinery services.
- Develop client pipelines, prepare tenders/quotations, negotiate contracts and meet revenue targets.
- Nurture long-term partnerships with ship owners, class societies, MPA, yards and vendors to secure repeat business and strategic alliances.
- Act as primary customer interface on operational deliverables, cost efficiencies and service quality.
- Champion a zero-harm culture; monitor Yard Facilities Security Plan (ISPS) and all MOM/MPA requirements.
- Hold monthly safety walks, investigations and toolbox talks.
- Own annual budgets, forecasts and quarterly performance reviews; drive cost control and margin improvement.
- Identify synergy projects and collaborative partnerships to grow profitability.
- Lead, mentor and appraise multi-disciplinary teams (production, planners, supervisors, admin).
- Conduct regular department meetings, set KPIs and succession plans to maintain consistent service standards.
- Any other ad-hod jobs assigned.

**Job Requirements (Education, Certifications, Experience, Soft Skills)**
- Diploma or Degree in Marine / Mechanical / Production Engineering, or equivalent.- 10 years’ yard or ship-repair experience, with solid exposure to **fabrication, marine cranes & deck machinery**and load-testing / afloat repairs.
- Proven track record leading multi-trade production and **securing sales/contracts**.
- Strong budgeting and P&L ownership.
- Deep understanding of class, flag and Singapore regulatory requirements for vessel management and yard security.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP / CMMS familiarity an advantage.
- Decisive, outcome-driven, organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and cross-functional team-building skills.
- Strong safety mindset and continuous-improvement orientation.
- Able to work independently while fostering collaboration across functions.
- Fluent in English; additional Asian language(s) an advantage for client interface.

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