Manager (Camp Operations) - Bedok

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF is seeking a facilities operations leader responsible for ensuring 100% readiness of critical operations facilities within the assigned camp complex. The role includes overseeing food safety, retail, feeding and maintenance services to meet established quality and safety standards.

You will monitor compliance with national service standards and Defence HQ directives while maintaining cost-effectiveness in repairs and operations.

Qualifications

• Education in relevant fields listed above.
• 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in catering, estate management or retail operations advantageous.
• Strong communication and management skills.
• Leadership qualities and IT proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% readiness of critical operations facilities in the camp complex.
• Oversee food safety, retail, feeding and maintenance services to meet quality standards
• Monitor compliance with national and Defence HQ service standards.
• Maintain cost-effectiveness in facilities repair and maintenance works.
• Set priorities and develop personnel within the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Management skills

IT knowledge

MS Office

Education

Education in Finance, Business, Supply Chain or Logistics, Facilities Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Food Science or Retail

Job description

What the role is:

You are responsible for ensuring 100% readiness of critical operations facilities and associated equipment within the assigned camp complex, whilst overseeing food safety, retail, feeding and maintenance services to meet established quality and safety standards.

What you will be working on:

• Achieve and maintain 100% readiness of critical operations facilities in the assigned camp complex
• Ensure high readiness of facilities and associated equipment through proactive monitoring and maintenance
• Maintain 100% food safety record with zero occurrence of gastrointestinal cases in the assigned camp complex
• Oversee effective and timely delivery of retail, feeding, and maintenance services across the camp complex
• Ensure compliance with service quality and safety standards set by national bodies and Supply Command Headquarters
• Maintain cost-effectiveness and financial prudence in executing facilities repair and maintenance works
• Set priorities and objectives for the team
• Develop and manage personnel within the team

Challenge(s)

• Managing the critical nature of camp services where high standards must be sustained due to their operationally-critical importance
• Ensuring swift repair of critical operations facilities to provide necessary infrastructural support for sustained Army operations
• Monitoring contractors and effectively mediating between contractors and supported units to ensure operational needs are well-supported

What we are looking for:

• Education in Finance, Business, Supply Chain or Logistics, Facilities Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Food Science, or Retail
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience is preferred
• Expertise in institutional catering, estate management and maintenance, or retail operations will be advantageous
• Good communication and management skills
• Positive attitude with good leadership skills
• Adequate IT knowledge with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Applicants with no experience may apply.)
• Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.