Assistant Manager, Container Fleet

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical inspections of containers at depots and repair facilities to assess structural integrity and condition
• Review and validate vendor repair estimates to ensure alignment with company standards and cost benchmarks
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of container repair vendors in collaboration with procurement and operations teams
• Provide independent judgment on cost reasonableness and recommend optimization strategies
• Document inspection findings and maintain accurate records of container condition reports and repair decisions
• Identify liable parties for container damage and initiate third-party claims to ensure full loss recovery
• Support the deployment of new containers by conducting quality inspections prior to fleet integration
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards in all M&R-related activities

Requirements

• Tertiary education degree
• IICL certification
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in container management or managing shipping industry contractors
• Proven experience in depot management
• Strong knowledge of container inspection, industry regulations, and best practices
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Fluency in spoken Mandarin or Cantonese
• Proficiency in written English and Chinese

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in spoken English

About the Company

Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) is a leading global container shipping company providing comprehensive maritime solutions and digital services to simplify shipping complexities worldwide.