Operations Lead – Commodity Inspection & Surveys

Admiral Testing Services (M); Port Klang; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Exposure to international commodityIns

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and optimize the day-to-day operations of our third-party inspection and survey business across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. You will ensure inspections are planned, executed safely and professionally, and aligned with client requirements and company procedures.

The successful candidate will coordinate inspectors, surveyors, subcontractors, laboratories, and clients, while maintaining accurate reports and documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Logistics, Maritime, Engineering, Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in inspection, surveying, commodity trading, shipping, logistics, testing, or related industry.
• Experience managing field teams and coordinating multiple inspection assignments.
• Strong knowledge of commodity inspection and survey operations.
• Experience with palm oil, vegetable oils, chemicals, fertilizers, or other bulk commodities.
• Understanding of sampling, quantity/quality inspection, cargo surveys, loading/discharging operations, and inspection reporting.
• Strong communication, negotiation, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to travel; valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
• Coordinate inspectors, surveyors, subcontractors, laboratories, and clients.
• Plan and allocate manpower according to inspection schedules and client requirements.
• Handle inspections involving palm oil, edible oils, chemicals, fertilizers, and other commodities.
• Ensure inspection reports, certificates, photographs, sampling records, and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Communicate with clients regarding arrangements, requirements, findings, and issues.
• Monitor the quality and performance of inspectors and surveyors.
• Ensure inspections comply with international standards, client procedures, and SOPs.
• Resolve operational issues and customer complaints quickly and professionally.
• Monitor costs, manpower utilization, overtime, and profitability.
• Develop relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders.
• Support business development and identify new inspection opportunities.
• Ensure all operational activities comply with HSE and quality requirements.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Planning

Problem solving

Education

Business, Logistics, Maritime, Engineering, Science, or Chemistry degree

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and optimize the day-to-day operations of our third-party inspection and survey business across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. You will ensure inspections are planned, executed safely and professionally, and aligned with client requirements and company procedures.

The successful candidate will coordinate inspectors, surveyors, subcontractors, laboratories, and clients, while maintaining accurate reports and documentation.