Manager (Camp Operations) - Pulau Tekong

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF invites applications for a role that leads the Camp Operations Platoon in delivering camp services and BI management. You will oversee feeding operations, ensure readiness of facilities and equipment, and manage the BI maintenance budget across the camp complex.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in management with contractor experience, IT literacy, and strong leadership and communication skills. The position involves ferry travel to an offshore island and requires a proactive,

Qualifications

• Education in Finance, Business, Operations, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, or Estate Management.
• At least 3 years of experience in management or team supervision, and in working with contractors and suppliers is preferred.
• Expertise in institutional estate management, maintenance, or catering is advantageous.
• Forward-looking, customer-centric, with a positive attitude.
• Possess good leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Adequate Information Technology (IT) knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee feeding operations, ensuring effective, timely delivery and in compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Maintain 100% readiness of critical operations facilities in the assigned camp complex
• Ensure high readiness of facilities and associated equipment
• Allocate and manage the BI maintenance budget for the assigned camp complex
• Develop cost-effective maintenance solutions
• Spearhead efforts to maintain operational standards and service excellence
• Manage the administration and welfare of all personnel in the team
• Liaise with other external stakeholders on camp complex-related matters

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

IT knowledge

MS Office

Education

Finance

Business

Operations

Facilities Management

Supply Chain

Estate Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What the role is:

You develop plans and solutions for cost-effective Building and Infrastructure (BI) management and Cookhouse operations, as well as lead the assigned Camp Operations Platoon (CoP) in ensuring effective delivery of camp services across the assigned camp complex.

What you will be working on:

• Oversee feeding operations, ensuring effective, timely delivery and in compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Maintain 100% readiness of critical operations facilities in the assigned camp complex
• Ensure high readiness of facilities and associated equipment
• Allocate and manage the BI maintenance budget for the assigned camp complex
• Develop cost-effective maintenance solutions
• Spearhead efforts to maintain operational standards and service excellence
• Manage the administration and welfare of all personnel in the team
• Liaise with other external stakeholders on camp complex-related matters

Challenge(s):

• Managing real-time camp service operations across both infrastructure maintenance and cookhouse functions, requiring quick thinking and decisive problem-solving while sustaining high service standards
• Maintaining stringent and regular enforcement of contractor performance and ensuring strict compliance with regulations and finance procedures on a daily basis
• Travelling daily by ferry is required, as the workplace is located on an offshore island

What we are looking for:

• Education in Finance, Business, Operations, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, or Estate Management
• At least 3 years of experience in management or team supervision, and in working with contractors and suppliers is preferred
• Expertise in institutional estate management, maintenance, or catering is advantageous
• Forward-looking, customer-centric, with a positive attitude
• Possess good leadership and interpersonal communication skills
• Adequate Information Technology (IT) knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office applications

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.