General Manager, Operations

1 week ago


Singapur, Singapore China United Lines Full time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking an experienced General Manager/Deputy General Manager, Operations for leading and optimizing the end-to-end port operations, ensure seamless, efficient, and cost-effective movement of container vessels across global trade lanes, optimize vessel turnaround, maximize schedule reliability, vessel efficiency, and cost management in compliance with international maritime standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Vessel Operations Management
  • Lead the execution and performance of vessel movements, including port calls, berthing, cargo operations, and turnaround
  • Coordinate with terminals, port authorities, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient vessel schedules
  • Ensure optimal stowage planning to maximize vessel capacity utilization at all ports, while maintaining compliance with navigational safety regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with global maritime standards such as SOLAS, ISPS, and MARPOL.
  • Bunkering management, supplier tender and management for bunkering, daily bunker formulation and implementation of bunkering supply plans
Port and Terminal Coordination
  • Manage strategic partnerships with port and terminal operators
  • Resolve operational issues related to congestion, infrastructure, or service delays
Documentation and Compliance
  • Ensure all operations-related documentation are accurate and submitted in compliance with international regulations
  • Monitor compliance with environmental, safety, and port-state requirements across the fleet
Cost and Performance Management
  • Develop and manage operational budgets covering port charges, bunker consumption, and other marine-related expenses
  • Monitor KPIs including vessel turnaround time, on-time arrival performance etc
  • Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and implement cost-saving initiatives
Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Collaborate with commercial, network planning, chartering to ensure operational alignment with business goals
  • Coordinate with regional offices, overseas agents, and vessel planning centers for execution and issues resolution
Risk and Crisis Management
  • Lead the operational response to disruptions such as weather delays, labor actions, equipment failures, or port shutdowns.
  • Develop contingency plans for vessel rerouting, missed port calls, and cargo prioritization.
  • Any ad hoc duties or projects as assigned
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • Degree with minimum 10 years’ experience in Operations within container shipping, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
  • Minimum experience as a Chief Officer onboard a vessel, with preference given to candidates with experience on container ships.
  • Have more than two years of experience in bunkering management in shipping companies
  • In-depth knowledge of international maritime regulations, port operations, and container logistics
  • Proven leadership in managing complex global operations, budgets, and cross-functional teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills essential to analyse operational data
  • Able to build a strong, collaborative network and communicate effectively at all levels involving different cultures and geographical landscape.

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