Manager (Camp Operations) - Hendon Camp

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF is seeking a role focused on ensuring 100% readiness of critical operations facilities within a camp complex. You will oversee food safety, retail, feeding, and maintenance services to meet safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes proactive facility monitoring, leadership of a team, and coordination with contractors to support Army operations while maintaining cost-effective practices.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and management skills required.
• Positive attitude with good leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• 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 GI cases in the camp complex.
• Oversee 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 HQ.
• Maintain cost-effectiveness and financial prudence in repairs and maintenance.
• Set priorities and objectives for the team.
• Develop and manage personnel within the team.
• Manage the critical nature of camp services to sustain high standards.
• Ensure swift repair of facilities to support Army operations.
• Monitor contractors and mediate between contractors and supported units.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Education in Finance/Business/Supply Chain/Logistics/Facilities Management/Operations Management/Engineering/Food Science/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 skillsPositive 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.