OPERATIONS MANAGER Sanitation / Waste Management

jk recruitment services pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

jk recruitment services pte. ltd. in Singapore seeks an experienced operations leader to oversee daily office and depot activities. You will supervise drivers and operational staff, and plan daily truck, driver and manpower schedules.

The role emphasizes fleet utilisation, maintenance, inspections, safety, KPI monitoring and timely issue resolution, with accountability for service quality and compliance across the operation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in waste management / portable hygiene products industries.
• Strong operations management experience.
• Experience managing drivers, operational teams and fleets.
• Knowledge of fleet management, vehicle maintenance and scheduling.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on, fast-paced operational environment.
• Able to work independently and handle day-to-day issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Singapore office and depot.
• Manage and supervise drivers and operational staff.
• Plan daily truck, driver and manpower schedules.
• Manage fleet utilisation, maintenance, inspections and breakdowns.
• Monitor KPIs, productivity, equipment utilisation and performance.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, service delays and breakdowns.
• Ensure service quality and maintenance of portable toilets.
• Train and manage performance of operational staff.
• Handle on-site operational, technical and customer issues when required.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare operational and fleet performance reports for management.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Team management

Fleet management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Singapore office and depot
• Manage and supervise drivers and operational staff
• Plan daily truck, driver and manpower schedules
• Manage lorry/truck fleet utilisation, maintenance, inspections and breakdowns
• Conduct regular vehicle, equipment and safety inspectionsMonitor operational KPIs, productivity, equipment utilisation and performance
• Identify and resolve operational issues, service delays and vehicle breakdowns
• Ensure service quality and proper maintenance of portable/premium toilets
• Train, guide and manage performance of operational staff
• Handle on-site operational, technical and customer issues when required
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, safety and regulatory requirements
• Prepare operational and fleet performance reports for management

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in waste management / portable hygiene products industry
• Strong operations management experience
• Experience managing drivers, operational teams and lorry/truck fleets
• Good knowledge of fleet management, vehicle maintenance and scheduling
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Hands-on and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment
• Able to work independently and manage day-to-day operational issues