Operations Manager

Wilhelmsen Port Services, S.A.

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Ho Chi Minh City Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

WILHELMSEN PORT SERVICES

OPERATIONS MANAGER, VIETNAM

Main Responsibilities:

  • Manage and provide support to the operations department in handling vessel operations.
  • Ensure that Wilhelmsen Operations employees receive all relevant incoming/outgoing communication and take appropriate actions.
  • Respond to ship owners/ ship masters and principals’ inquiries such as port information, port restriction/ PDA and give quotation for crew change/ ship repairing/ provision stores supply, BA chart or others etc.
  • Ensure smooth co-ordination between WPS Operations Executives and shippers/ consignees/ terminals/ stevedores.
  • Ensures WPS Operations Executives applies Customs/ Immigration, Quarantine, harbor P.A.T, pilot formalities and conforms to all local regulatory standards.
  • Arrange berth/ report discharging or loading cargo or other related things such as vessel’s damage, cargo damage etc. to principal while vessel’s stay in port/ service as per master required.
  • Check and approve all bills, including sub-agent's D/A before they are processed by Finance Dept. Train and supervise direct reports.
  • Attends to ad hoc assignments as directed by General Manager.
  • Maintain good relations with customers, charterers, other agents and authorities.
  • Maintain financial reports for Ship Agency and prepare report on operations.
  • Assure compliance with company’s operational policy, ensure effective control of operational costs.
  • Ensure clients’ requirements & KPIs are met.
  • Internally - Maintain working relations with staff of WPS’s other departments to ensure service levels are maintained.
  • Externally - Maintain working relations with clients and service providers to ensure service levels are maintained.

Qualifications:

  • Diploma/ Degree, preferably in shipping operations.
  • Managerial experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of shipping and vessel operations, management.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be able/ willing to work odd hours including weekends/ public holidays.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Able to write and converse in English.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Interested candidates can send us your latest resume, containing:

Education background

Detailed work experience

Date of availability

Compensation:

Salary can be negotiable with strong experience and high capability.

The shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Work Location:

Wilhelmsen Port Services Co., Ltd.

Room 1609, Mapletree Business Center, No. 1060 Nguyen Van Linh Street,

Tan Hưng Ward

Hochiminh City, Vietnam

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.

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About this role

Summary

Manage vessel operations, coordinate with clients, ensure compliance, supervise staff, and control costs.

Job title

Operations Manager

Experience level

managerial experience

Industry

shipping

Location requirements

Ho Chi Minh City, on-site work required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

shipping operationsmanagementcommunicationMicrosoft Officeindependent work

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

shipping operationsport managementvessel operations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

On-site City