Container Operations Executive (Equipment Flow, Maintenance & Repair)

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Key Responsibilities

As a Container Operations Executive, you will be responsible for overseeing equipment operations across the Philippines, ensuring optimal container availability and quality to support import/export demands. You’ll play a key role in maintaining high service delivery standards, coordinating with vendors, and driving operational improvements in equipment flow and maintenance & repair (EMR).

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure complete equipment stock availability across the country, with a focus on optimizing container turn-time, reducing idle equipment, and leveraging flow area synergies.
• Monitor and manage longstanding empty containers in accordance with aged cargo procedures, including annual container verification requirements.
• Ensure compliance with vendor service delivery standards and performance KPIs.
• Collaborate with EMR GSC, Regional Equipment Flow, and Vendor Performance teams to support the implementation of EMR and EQU-related projects.
• Participate in vendor audits and evaluate repair quality and supplier performance, including both pre-audits of repair estimates and post-audits of completed work.
• Contribute to regular performance reviews by collecting and analyzing cost data within the EQU and EMR scope, aiming to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve key operational metrics such as quality and turn-times.
• Serve as the main point of contact for terminals, depots, repair shops, and vendors managing empty containers.
• Guide and support local operational teams (Customer Experience) to enhance the execution of equipment-related processes and best practices.
• Oversee and manage processes to ensure sufficient and appropriate equipment stock levels at all depots across the country or cluster.
• Support equipment flow and steering strategies to prevent stock imbalances, including out-of-stock and overstock situations.
  
  

We’re looking for

• At least 2 years of experience in equipment flow or container maintenance & repair within the shipping industry.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, especially across multiple port locations.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed.
• A proactive, results-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on process optimization and operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently at repair sites and driving vendor compliance.
• IICL certification is a plus.
  
  

This role is open to candidates residing Manila, Philippines and will be hired under local employment terms in either country.

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