Operations Manager/ Plant Manager - #1166412

Responsibilities:

Plant Operations & Optimization

• Supervise the daily operation and maintenance of waste-to-energy plants, wood crushing plants, recycling, and resource recovery facilities to ensure smooth operations.

• Lead plant optimization projects, to improve yield, reduce process bottlenecks, and enhance operational efficiency.

• Provide technical guidance and analyze operational processes to identify and resolve inefficiencies.

• Conduct regular site visits and inspections across all company facilities in Singapore to ensure operational excellence and standardization.

Logistics & Maintenance Management

• Direct and manage the logistics team and fleet controllers, to optimize waste collection and ensure a reliable and continuous supply of feedstock.

• Plan and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programmes for plant equipment and logistics vehicle fleet to maximize asset reliability and minimize downtime.

Regulatory Compliance, Safety & Quality Assurance

• Liaise with government and statutory authorities—including NEA, LTA, MOM, and PUB—to manage regulatory, environmental, and licensing matters.

• Collaborate closely with the Safety Officer to promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all operational and engineering activities comply with MOM guidelines and the WSH Act.

• Manage and maintain ISO certifications, ensuring compliance with company SOPs and quality and environmental standards.

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Manage the Operations & Maintenance team in alignment with company objectives, providing leadership and guidance to plant engineers, safety officers, and operators.

• Lead the factory relocation project, ensuring a seamless transition of operations, equipment, and personnel with minimal disruption to business continuity.

• Prepare and manage departmental budgets and optimize manpower utilization and resource allocation while controlling operating costs.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Environmental disciplines.

• Minimum of 5 years of operations management experience within a process industry, waste recycling plant, or renewable energy facility.

• Prior experience working with biomass boiler power plants or within the waste management industry is an added advantage.

• Proven track record in plant optimisation, regulatory compliance, and logistics/fleet operations.

• Experience in coordinating large-scale industrial projects, facility relocations, or major plant upgrades is highly advantageous.

• Strong understanding of plant operations, workplace safety and health (WSH) protocols, and local regulatory compliance requirements.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage a diverse technical and operational team.