Operations Manager – Industrial Process Plant

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the safe and efficient operation of an industrial process plant in Singapore. The role reports to senior leadership and is responsible for maintaining high performance, reliability and compliance across all plant activities.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day plant operations ensuring safety, reliability and business continuity.
• Drive HSSE compliance and foster a strong safety culture.
• Lead continuous‑improvement programmes including process optimisation, reliability engineering and predictive maintenance.
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary operations teams and coordinate with regulators, contractors and customers.
• Control departmental budgets, resources and audits to support long‑term strategic objectives.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in industrial plant operations within power generation, utilities, chemicals, manufacturing or similar continuous‑process sectors.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and handling cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset with a focus on operational excellence.

Required skills

• Knowledge of plant operations, HSSE regulations and compliance standards.
• Experience with reliability engineering and predictive maintenance methodologies.