# Operations Manager (0070 July 2026)

> Royal Ocean Marine · Singapore, Singapore · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-06

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Maritime/Shipping/Marine

## Description

### Summary/Objective

The **Operations Manager** will oversee all operational activities related to the company’s bunkering services. This critical leadership role involves managing day-to-day operations, ensuring strict compliance with maritime and industry regulations, optimizing processes for maximum efficiency, and leading the operations team. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth, safe, and cost-effective execution of bunkering activities, maintaining high standards of service delivery to support the company’s strategic growth.

### Key Responsibilities

### 1\. Fleet & Fleet Operations Management

-   **Operational Oversight:** Manage all bunkering operations, including vessel scheduling, cargo handling, and timely fuel delivery.
-   **Fleet Planning:** Plan and coordinate the company’s bunker vessel fleet for loading, bunkering, and Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer operations.
-   **Stakeholder Coordination:** Liaise with terminal and supplier representatives to ensure full compliance with all loading and terminal requirements.
-   **Commercial Safeguarding:** Evaluate purchase agreements to ensure alignment with commercial terms, safeguarding the company’s interests. Provide precise bunker fuel details to Cargo Custody Officers for loading and STS operations.

### 2\. Quality Control, Compliance & Safety

-   **Fuel & Documentation Integrity:** Monitor fuel quality and quantity closely, ensuring accurate documentation, reporting, and custody transfer.
-   **Regulatory Compliance:** Review and update company operating procedures to ensure absolute compliance with industry standards, specifically **SS648**, **QMBS**, and other relevant maritime regulations.
-   **Safety Leadership:** Partner with the Ship Management team to ensure all operational staff, including Cargo Officers, strictly adhere to onboard safety protocols and HSE requirements.

### 3\. Team Leadership & Talent Development

-   **Departmental Leadership:** Lead, mentor, and support the operations department, including Cargo Officers and shore-based operational staff.
-   **Capability Building:** Develop and implement robust training programs to continuously enhance the team’s technical skills, safety awareness, and industry knowledge.

### 4\. Process Optimization, Technology & Innovation

-   **Continuous Improvement:** Initiate, manage, and execute continuous improvement projects targeting operational excellence and cost reduction.
-   **Workflow Efficiency:** Review and streamline operational workflows, specifically optimizing the dissemination of job orders to Cargo Officers.
-   **Digital Transformation:** Lead digital transformation initiatives and implement technology solutions to enhance operational visibility, efficiency, and safety.

### 5\. Financial & Performance Management

-   **Budgeting:** Manage the operations budget with high financial discipline, accountability, and a focus on cost-effectiveness.
-   **Performance Metrics:** Implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive team productivity and optimize operational costs.

## Requirements

-   **Experience:** Minimum 5–8 years of experience in maritime operations, specifically within the bunkering sector.
-   **Regulatory Knowledge:** Deep familiarity with Singapore bunkering standards (**SS648**) and Quality Management for Bunker Supply (**QMBS**).
-   **Leadership:** Proven track record of managing a team of Cargo Officers and shore staff.
-   **Skills:** Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, with an aptitude for adopting digital tools.

## Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to be part of a professional and supportive team.

Chan Chee Meng  
EA 07C3069  
R1110620

## Apply

[Apply at Royal Ocean Marine](https://apply.workable.com/royal-ocean-marine/j/68B2944595/apply)

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