Asst. Manager, Operations

Mewah Group; Dumai; On-site; IDR 240,000,000 - 360,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mewah Group, a leading global food and agribusiness, seeks an Assistant Operations Manager to oversee tank farm operations, ensuring safe receipt, storage and dispatch of materials while upholding HSE standards. You will lead operators and technicians, drive continuous improvements, and collaborate with production, logistics, and maintenance teams.

The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires strong leadership, maintenance planning, and process optimization to support efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in tank farm, terminal, storage, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is highly preferred.
• Experience managing bulk liquid storage operations and related equipment is an advantage.
• Experience in weighbridge operations and inbound/outbound truck movements, documentation, and inventory control.
• Experience working in a bonded zone (Kawasan Berikat), understanding bonded zone regulations, customs procedures, and related operational processes.
• Strong knowledge of tank farm operations, equipment, systems, and operating procedures.
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Good knowledge of HSE regulations, risk management, and operational compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyze operational data and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the scheduling of raw material and product receipts, storage activities, and dispatch operations within the tank farm.
• Ensure all operations comply with company policies and health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs for tank farm equipment, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Monitor operational performance, identify process bottlenecks, and recommend improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support production, logistics, maintenance, and business objectives.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve operational issues and ensure service excellence.
• Lead, coach, and develop operators and technicians to maintain high standards of safety, productivity, and operational discipline.
• Support emergency response activities and ensure operational readiness of facilities and equipment.
• Prepare operational reports and analyze performance metrics to support management decision-making.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

HSE knowledge

Process improvement

Operational data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Job description

Mewah Group is a leading global food and agribusiness headquartered in Singapore, with integrated operations spanning sourcing, processing, refining, branding, and distribution. Established in the 1950s and listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange since 2010, Mewah has built a strong reputation as a trusted industry player with a diversified global footprint. The Group operates refineries and processing facilities across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, serving customers in over 100 countries worldwide. Through its extensive supply chain and manufacturing network, Mewah plays an important role in the global edible oils and food ingredients industry. At Mewah, we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. We offer employees the opportunity to work on regional and international projects, collaborate with experienced industry professionals, and build long-term careers within a stable and growing organization.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Assistant Operations Manager to support the day-to-day management of our tank farm operations. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable receipt, storage, and dispatch of raw materials and finished products while maintaining compliance with health, safety, environmental, and operational standards. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in leading operational teams, optimizing processes, and supporting business objectives through continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the scheduling of raw material and product receipts, storage activities, and dispatch operations within the tank farm.

Ensure all operations are conducted in compliance with company policies and applicable Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and regulatory requirements.

Implement, monitor, and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs for tank farm equipment, facilities, and infrastructure.

Monitor operational performance, identify process bottlenecks, and recommend improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Collaborate closely with internal teams to support production, logistics, maintenance, and business objectives.

Liaise with customers, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve operational issues and ensure service excellence.

Lead, coach, and develop operators and technicians to maintain high standards of safety, productivity, and operational discipline.

Support emergency response activities and ensure operational readiness of facilities and equipment.

Prepare operational reports and analyze performance metrics to support management decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in tank farm, terminal, storage, logistics, or manufacturing operations.

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is highly preferred.

Experience managing bulk liquid storage operations and related equipment is an advantage.

Experience in weighbridge operations and management, including coordination of inbound and outbound truck movements, documentation, and inventory control.

Experience working in a bonded zone (Kawasan Berikat), including understanding of bonded zone regulations, compliance requirements, customs procedures, and related operational processes.

Strong knowledge of tank farm operations, equipment, systems, and operating procedures.

Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

Good knowledge of HSE regulations, risk management, and operational compliance requirements.

Ability to analyze operational data and implement process improvements.