Operations Planning & Performance Engineer

TRITON AI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Triton AI Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an Operations Planning & Performance Engineer with a chemical/process engineering background and at least five years in production/operations roles. You will bridge production operations with financial planning, budgeting, and senior management reporting to drive cost management and strategic planning.

Role requires strong data interpretation, reporting, and collaboration across Engineering, Finance and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Accountancy, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience as process, production or operations engineer in chemical/petrochemical/process industries.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, cost control, OPEX or CAPEX and management reporting is highly advantageous.
• Finance/planning/analytical experience within a chemical manufacturing environment is welcome.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, cost drivers and business performance indicators.
• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities with good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual P&L projections, operating budgets, forecasts and variance analyses.
• Translate production, operational and cost data into actionable business insights for management.
• Support OPEX and CAPEX planning, cost monitoring and business-planning activities.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly and annual management reports.
• Coordinate Board papers, management presentations and supporting materials.
• Identify opportunities to streamline planning and reporting with AI, automation or digital tools.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Process Engineering

Production operations

Budgeting

OPEX

CAPEX

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Remuneration Package: Up to $5,500 + AWS + Variable Bonus
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.15pm
• Working Location: Central, near MRT Station
• Requirements: Chemical/Process Engineering background with production operations experience and exposure to budgeting, OPEX or CAPEX

We are assisting a well-established chemical manufacturing organisation with large-scale production operations in Singapore to hire a Operations Planning & Performance Engineer. This opportunity is particularly suitable for Process, Production or Operations Engineers who are keen to broaden their experience beyond plant operations and gain exposure to budgeting, cost management, business planning and senior management reporting.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established organisation operating within the chemical manufacturing sector.
• Leverage your chemical plant and production experience in a strategic, corporate-level position.
• Gain broader exposure to budgeting, forecasting, OPEX/CAPEX planning and management reporting.
• Work closely with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders on business-critical initiatives.
• Develop stronger commercial and business-planning capabilities while remaining connected to manufacturing operations.

As a Operations Planning & Performance Engineer, you will serve as an important link between production operations, financial planning and overall business performance. Your understanding of chemical manufacturing processes will enable you to interpret operational data, evaluate key cost drivers and prepare meaningful projections and reports to support management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual P&L projections, operating budgets, forecasts and variance analyses.
• Translate production, operational and cost data into meaningful business insights for management.
• Support OPEX and CAPEX planning, cost monitoring and business-planning activities.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly and annual management reports.
• Compile, analyse and maintain historical operational, commercial and financial data for reporting and planning.
• Coordinate the preparation of Board papers, management presentations and supporting materials.
• Monitor strategic supply, pricing and cost-related information to support operational requirements and cost optimisation.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and other internal departments on planning matters.
• Identify opportunities to streamline planning and reporting processes using AI, automation and other digital tools.
• Perform other planning and coordination responsibilities as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Accountancy, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of relevant working experience as process, production or operations Engineers from the chemical, petrochemical or process manufacturing industry
• Practical exposure to budgeting, forecasting, cost control, OPEX, CAPEX, production planning or management reporting would be highly advantageous.
• Candidates with finance, planning or analytical experience gained within a chemical manufacturing environment are also welcome.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations, production cost drivers and business performance indicators.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good report-writing and presentation skills.
• Meticulous and organised, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and corporate functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP or other ERP systems would be advantageous.

Reg. No.: R1983718
Triton AI Pte Ltd
Licence No.: 21C0661