Capesize Operations Manager

Capesize Operations Manager

Why explore

• A challenging position working in our World Class Shipping Division

• An opportunity to develop your career within a global organisation

• Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the role

We are looking for a Manager, Capesize Operations who will be responsible for operating vessels and providing subject matter expertise for the daily execution of allocated voyage and time-chartered vessels.

The incumbent in this position is not only accountable for the efficient execution of allocated voyages but also for maximizing the profitability of every voyage in close cooperation with the vessel master’s and commercial teams with productivity focus and critical thinking. This role may require direct communication with ship masters to advise, monitor and action on-water and port interface activities as required to maintain operational integrity.

Reporting to the Manager Operations, Pacific you will:

• Ensures team for safe and efficient execution of Capesize and VLOC vessel voyages against Charter Party agreements and within Regulation & Standards, company policy and safety requirements at all times.

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of operators, providing clear direction and fostering a collaborative work environment

• Collaborate with leadership to identify new projects/initiatives and set operational plans that meet the future demands of the function.

• Develop Key Performance Indicators to track operational performance of the vessels. Ensure the portfolio is optimised for every voyage and conduct post-voyage and month end analysis

• Identify opportunities to optimise Bunker spend and Port spend and responsible to optimise overall portfolio spend.

• Identify key risks to the operation and develop strategical and sustainable solutions to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• First level of escalation for incidents and disputes. Provide subject matter expertise to contain and resolve the situation and/or escalate accordingly.

• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including vessel owners, clients, agents and terminals, to ensure seamless supply chain operation.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A Degree/Diploma in Marine or a related field.

• Industry related experience, ideally in dry bulk shipping

• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles in commercial shipping operations

• Demonstrated ability to investigate and problem solve non-routine and complex challenges

• Detailed knowledge of charter parties and shipping contracts and understanding of maritime regulations, standards and legislation

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, vessel owners, and internal stakeholders.

• Proven capability to network and establish/maintain relationships

• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple and complex work fronts in demanding operational environments

• Strong numerical and analytical skills to assess performance, identify variances, and make data-driven decisions.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• A full-time position working directly for Rio Tinto

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

• Comprehensive medical benefits including health insurance for employees and immediate family

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Company provided insurance cover

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Where you will be working

Headquartered in Singapore, and integrated with Rio Tinto’s assets, hubs, and offices globally, our Commercial group works hand-in-hand with our product groups to ensure both the amount and types of products we produce meet our customer’s needs, and manage the trade-off between volumes, quality,cost and capital expenditure.

Application Deadline: 29 April 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date)

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.”

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.