Operations Manager – Dry Cargo Fleet
# Operations Manager – Dry Cargo Fleet **SUPREME MARITIME SERVICES PTE. LTD.** · Outram · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: сегодня* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role 1.Position Purpose The Operations Manager isresponsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical-interface operation ofa fleet of dry cargo ships, including but not limited to woodchip carriers andgeneral cargo vessels. Reporting to the Head of Shipping, the role owns voyageexecution end-to-end — from post-fixture handover through to finalredelivery/discharge — ensuring vessels are operated safely, efficiently, andprofitably across cargo types with materially different loading, stowage, andport-handling characteristics. The successful candidate willact as the operational bridge between chartering/commercial, technicalmanagement, port agents, and cargo interests, and will personally coordinate,supervise, and plan the loading of different cargoes across the fleet, bringinghands-on judgement on cargo compatibility, stowage, and vessel-deploymenttrade-offs rather than executing a single, uniform operating pattern. The rolealso leads the Singapore-based operations team, providing direct supervision,guidance, and development to operators and port captains. 2.Key Responsibilities TeamLeadership Lead, supervise, and develop theoperations team — including operators and port captains — setting clearpriorities, allocating vessels/voyages across the team, and ensuring adequatecoverage across the fleet at all times. Set individual and teamperformance expectations, conduct regular reviews, and provide day-to-daycoaching on cargo planning, voyage execution, and commercial judgement. Build team capability throughstructured onboarding, on-the-job training, and knowledge-sharing oncargo-specific handling requirements across the fleet. Foster a strong safety-first,accountable team culture, and act as the escalation point for operationaldecisions requiring managerial judgement. Support recruitment, workloadplanning, and succession planning for the operations team as the fleet grows. Voyage& Fleet Operations Plan, monitor, and executevoyages across the fleet, coordinating laycan, port rotation, and cargoreadiness with charterers, agents, and terminals. Coordinate, supervise, and planthe loading of different cargoes across the fleet — assessing cargocompatibility, sequencing, and stowage requirements for each vessel and voyage,and ensuring the right vessel is matched to the right cargo. Issue and manage voyageinstructions, ensuring masters and crew have clear, timely guidance on loadingsequence, stowage, dunnage requirements, and port formalities specific to eachcargo/vessel combination. Monitor vessel positions, ETAs,and port performance in real time; proactively manage delays, weather routing,and berth congestion to protect laycan and minimise off-hire/demurrageexposure. Oversee cargo-specific handlingrequirements across the fleet — including woodchip volumetric stowage andmoisture/self-heating considerations, general cargo lashing/securing andstowage planning, and bulk cargo trimming and draft optimisation where applicable. Coordinate bunkering plans inline with voyage economics and charter party terms, working with the commercialteam on optimal bunkering ports and quantities. Commercial& Financial Performance Monitor voyage P&L againstbudget/estimate for each fixture, flagging variances in hire, bunkers, portcosts, and demurrage/despatch, and driving corrective action. Support chartering withoperational input on vessel suitability, cargo compatibility, and realisticport/cargo-handling timelines when appraising new fixtures across the fleet. Manage and settle laytime,demurrage, and despatch claims; maintain accurate, defensible SOF and voyagedocumentation. Contribute operational data andlessons-learned to voyage economics comparisons (e.g. dedicated tonnage vs.standard bulker deployment decisions) to support fleet-mix and charteringstrategy. Port,Agency & Stakeholder Coordination Appoint and manage port agents,stevedores, and surveyors; ensure competitive, accountable local support ateach port of call. Liaise directly with charterers,shippers, receivers, and terminal operators to resolve operational issues andkeep all parties aligned on schedule and cargo status. Coordinate with thetechnical/ship management team on vessel readiness, class/statutory matters,and any operational constraints (e.g. gear certification, hold cleanliness andpreparation for the next cargo). Safety,Compliance & Risk Ensure all voyages are conductedin compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, IMSBC Code (for bulk cargoes), and relevantflag/port state requirements. Oversee cargo-specific riskcontrols — including woodchip self-heating/off-gassing monitoring, bulk cargoliquefaction risk (TML/moisture content) assessment, and general cargo securingarrangement approval. Support incident investigationand corrective action for any operational, cargo, or safety non-conformance;maintain a strong safety-first operating culture across the fleet. Ensure KYC, sanctions, andcompliance screening is completed for counterparties, ports, and cargointerests ahead of fixture execution. Reporting& Continuous Improvement Produce regular voyageperformance, fleet utilisation, and KPI reporting for senior management. Identify and implement processimprovements in voyage planning, port turnaround, and cross-vessel-typeoperating procedures. Support budgeting andforecasting for the operated fleet, and contribute to fleetdeployment/newbuilding or chartering-in decisions. 3.Qualifications & Experience Seafaring background required —prior sea-going experience as a deck officer (Master/Chief Officer levelpreferred) on dry cargo vessels, giving direct, first-hand knowledge of cargoloading, stowage, and vessel handling. Minimum 5–8 years' overallexperience in ship operations, spanning both sea-going service and shore-basedoperations in a shipowning, ship management, or chartering environment, ideallywith exposure to woodchip carriers and/or general cargo vessels. Prior experience leading orsupervising a team is preferred (e.g. as a senior/chief operator, ChiefOfficer/Master, or team lead). Demonstrated experience managinglaytime, demurrage, and voyage P&L. Working knowledge of the IMSBCCode, cargo securing manuals, and stowage/lashing principles relevant towoodchip, general, and bulk dry cargo. Degree or diploma in NauticalScience, Maritime Business, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline;Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer, Class 1/2) required. 4.Skills & Competencies Strong commercial acumen — ableto connect day-to-day operational decisions to voyage profitability andfleet-mix strategy. Confident, clear communicatorable to manage multiple counterparties (owners, charterers, agents, terminals)simultaneously and under time pressure. High attention to detail indocumentation, laytime calculation, and cargo-handling instructions, whereerrors carry direct financial and safety consequences. Comfortable operating acrossdistinct cargo/vessel profiles concurrently — not a single-trade specialist —and able to prioritise across a mixed, live fleet. Resilient and decisive underoperational pressure (weather delays, berth congestion, cargo disputes,off-hire events). Proven people-management ability— capable of leading, motivating, and developing a small operations team, andof making clear decisions on workload allocation and escalation. Proficient in voyageestimating/reporting tools, MS Excel, and standard shipping operations/AIStracking platforms. Supreme Maritime Services is a distinguished Singapore-based shipping, owned by shareholders with deep-rooted interests in both Singapore and international shipping industries. The group's operations encompass the management and operation of its own fleet as well as third-party vessels, delivering exceptional freight services throughout China and the Southeast Asia region. The group of companies primary focus is on the chartering of ships and boats, complete with crews, ensuring comprehensive service packages for their clients
Наблюдалась 2026-09-23, впервые 2026-09-23, источник — Indeed.