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Operations Hub Manager

Operations Hub Manager

ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS (ASIA) PTE LTDSingapore
22 days ago
Job description

Core Purpose & Objectives :

1. Critical functions of managing incoming waste, transport, warehousing, labelling, compliance and safety.

2. Oversee the safe, efficient and compliant receipt, storage, and dispatech of hazardous waste at a dedicated

operations hub.

3. Ensuring adherence to environmental regulations, transport logistics, and workplace safety standard.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Incoming Waste Management

  • Verify & Accept Shipments - Inspect incoming hazardous waste for accurate documentation (e.g. waste code, SDS, consignment notes), container integrity and compliance with permits.
  • Waste Classication - Confirm waste categorization (e.g. flammable, toxic, corrosive) per local (NEA) and international (UNEP) standards.
  • Rejection Protocol - Quarantine non-compliant shipments; escalate to regulations (e.g. Singapore NEA) and clients.

2. Warehouse & Storage Operations

  • Segregation & Storage - Ensure correct segregation of incompatible wastes (e.g. oxidizers vs flammables) in designated containment zones
  • Inventory Control - Track waste volumes, storage durations, and shelf-life limits using WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
  • Facility Maintenance - Oversee inspection / maintenance of spill containment systems, ventilation, and hazardous material storage units.

    • 3. Transport & Logistics

  • Dispatch Scheduling - Plan waste collection / transfer routes using GD (Dangerous Goods) - compliant vehicles and certified drivers.
  • Manifest Management - Ensure accurate waste tracking via consignment notes and digital manifests (e.g. Singapore's WasteConnect System).
  • Carrier Coordination - Liaise with transport partners for ADR / RID-compliant shipments and emergency response reradiness.

    • 4. Labeling & Documentation

  • Regulatory Labeling - Supervise UN-compliant hazard labeling (e.g. GHS pictograms, HAZCHEM codes) and container marking.
  • Record Keeping - Maintain audit-ready records for waste movements, inspections, and incident reports per ISO 14001 / OSHA standards.

    • 5. Compliance & Safety

  • Regulatory Adherence - Ensure compliance with Singapore's Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA), SCDF fire safety codes, and OSHA-equivalent regulations.
  • Incident Rersponse - Lead spill containment, decontainment, and emergency reporting procedures.
  • Audits & Training - Facilitate regulatory audits (NEA, SCDF); conduct safety drills and staff training (e.g. chemical handling, PPE usage).

    • 6. Team & Vendor Management

  • Staff Supervision - Lead warehouse personnel, technicians, and drivers; manage rostering and performance.
  • Vendor Oversight - Audit third-party processors / recyclers for compliance and ethical standards.

    • Qualifications & Skills :

    a) Education - Diploma / Degree in Environmental Science, Logistics, Chemistry, or related field.

    b) Certifications - Hazardous Waste Operations (e.g. NEA-Certified Hazardous Waste Manager)

  • DG Handling (e.g. SCDF HAZMAT Transport Approved Permit holder)
  • Workplace Safety (e.g. Bizsafe Level 2 / 3, WSQ Specialist Diploma in WSH).

    • c) Technical Skills - Proficiency in WMS, DG transport software etc.

  • Knowledge of waste coding (e.g. Singapore Waste Codes, UN numbers).

    • d) Soft Skills - Crisis management, regulatory liaison, team leadership, and meticulous attention to details.

    Reporting & Metrics :

    a) KPIs -

  • 98% on-time dispatch rate
  • Zero lost-time injuries (ZTI).

    • b) Reports - Weekl;y operational summaries, incident logs, and compliance dashboards for senior

    management.

    Work Environment :

    a) Risks - Exposure to checmical hazards; strict PPE (respirators, suits) required.

    b) Physical Demands - Frequent walking in warehouse settings; emergency response readiness.

  • This role is critical for ensuring regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and reputational integrity

    • in high-risk waste handling.

    Familiarity with Singapore's Resource Sustainability Act and NEA's Guidelines for Hazardous Waste

    Management is sessential.

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