Senior Operations Executive

Purpose and Scope

The Senior Executive will oversee the day-to-day operation of material recovery facility. Ensure all waste processing and sorting activities are performed safely and equipment’s are well optimized to deliver good productivity and safe operation. Ensures compliance with statutory, environmental and workplace safety requirements. Independent, good time management, resourceful and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and very fast-paced work environment.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day material recovery facility matters, resource recovery and sales of recyclables.
• Ensure waste handling equipment, waste sorting plant machinery are operated in a safe manner, well maintained and achieve good efficient in operations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor resource recovery plans / frameworks to maximise recovery rates and high purity in recyclables materials.
• Prepare reports for regulatory reporting and operational audit / review.
• Develop training plan for upskilling, competency training, On -Job-Training.
• Ensure all plant machinery and equipment operator maintain valid licences, permits, and attend refresher training in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, CAPEX proposals, and service requests related to plant operations and waste processing equipment upgrades.
• Manage and ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment requirements, Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Work Procedures.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors, service providers, and suppliers for maintenance, repair, calibration, and inspection works.
• Plan, monitor, and control the annual Capex and Opex budget while identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Conduct waste audit, inspections and ad-hoc event support when require.
• Prepare, review and follow up on operational-related documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and service reliability.
• Strong analytical, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisors or management.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Business Management, Environmental Management, Logistic and Supply Chain Management or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in maintenance operations within a manufacturing, recycling, waste management, construction or industrial plant environment.
• Knowledge of Singapore Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations and maintenance-related statutory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Willing to work on weekends and be contactable outside normal office hours when required to support operational needs and activities.