Operations & Engineering Manager

Job Summary:

The Operations & Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the overall technical operations, plant maintenance, safety, environmental compliance, and engineering project execution at all BWM plants, including LKT Recycling & Destruction Centre, GMC plant, Biochar plant, etc. The role ensures efficient material processing, maximizes resource recovery, manages capital expenditure projects, and optimizes cross-border equipment supplier relations (including China) to drive plant productivity, sustainability, and commercial performance.

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Key Responsibilities:

Plant Operations & Business Performance

• Oversee the daily operations of all BWM plants, ensuring smooth workflows, optimal manpower deployment, and maximum resource efficiency
• Achieve throughput, recovery rates, and operational output targets while balancing recycling and destruction business priorities
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), monitor overall plant performance, and manage operating budgets to drive cost optimization

Engineering Project & Overseas Vendor Management

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering projects, plant expansion initiatives, and major capital equipment upgrades from planning to commissioning
• Act as the primary technical interface with international equipment manufacturers (including suppliers in China) for machine specifications, factory testing (FAT), procurement, and site installation
• Oversee contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors to ensure quality execution and timely project completion

Plant Maintenance & Asset Reliability

• Establish preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize machinery reliability and minimize operational downtime
• Direct troubleshooting, complex mechanical/electrical repairs, and emergency maintenance across plant equipment

Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with environmental legislation, operating licenses, permits, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Promote a strong safety culture, lead risk assessments, oversee environmental monitoring, and manage audits and inspections

People Leadership & Commercial Support

• Lead and mentor supervisors, engineers, technicians, operators, and administrative staff by establishing clear targets, performance evaluations, and training plans
• Support business development initiatives, commercial negotiations, and client technical reviews related to recycling and destruction services
• Prepare executive KPI reports and operational analytics for senior management and stakeholders
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage both frontline technical workers and professional engineering contractors

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Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Over 11 years of engineering project management experience, with a solid background in industrial plant operations, recycling, waste management, or heavy machinery
• Hands-on technical background in machinery operation, troubleshooting, and asset maintenance
• Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary projects simultaneously
• Extensive overseas vendor management experience, with demonstrated capability in liaising with international manufacturers, including suppliers in China
• Comprehensive understanding of ISO 14001, environmental regulations, and workplace safety standards