Assistant Operations Manager

1. Operational Leadership & Project Delivery

Plan, coordinate and supervise daily exhumation and reinterment operations to ensure timely and efficient project delivery

Lead and supervise operational staff and contractors to achieve project targets and quality standards

Monitor work schedules, manpower deployment and contractor performance, ensuring timely resolution of operational issues

Ensure compliance with approved procedures, contractual obligations, safety requirements and regulatory standards.

Oversee operational records, data accuracy and the effective use of digital systems, including EMS.

2. Management Communication & Stakeholder Coordination

Provide management with timely operational updates, highlighting progress, key challenges, risks and recommended solutions.

Prepare and present operational reports, performance updates and action plans to support management decisions.

Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders.

Support management in stakeholder discussions, project reviews and the implementation of agreed decisions.

Ensure proper follow-through on management instructions, operational commitments and outstanding matters.

3. Strategic Thinking & Continuous Improvement

Anticipate operational challenges, assess potential risks and recommend preventive measures to minimise disruption.

Analyse operational performance, identify root causes of recurring issues and propose practical improvements.

Develop forward plans to address manpower, resource and operational requirements in line with project milestones.

Review existing workflows and recommend improvements to enhance productivity, cost efficiency and service quality.

Demonstrate initiative, independent judgement and the ability to look beyond immediate operational matters to support broader project objectives.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Operations Management, Project Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.

Preferably 3–5 years of relevant experience in operations or project management, including supervisory responsibilities.

Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage teams, contractors and competing operational priorities.

Good communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage management and external stakeholders.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess issues and recommend practical solutions.

Demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, accountability and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and comfortable working with digital operational management systems.

Willing and able to conduct regular site inspections and work in an outdoor operational environment.

Class 3 driving licence would be an advantage.

Wareesan Management Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of Warees Investments Pte Ltd, where its business core is in the provision of exhumation and re-interment management for the community. The primary objective is to manage land optimisation and provide advisory support to the next-of-kin.