Roles & Responsibilities
Responsibilities :
This role is mainly in charge of managing the maintenance / repair of vehicles, compactors / bins, equipment and machineries as well as the back office support. This role will also be the backup for the Operations Manager
Back end office support
- Effectively manage the work allocation for the back office support
- Manage and coordinate the deployment of the back office support with other departments in charge
Purchasing and Budgeting Cost Control
Source, compare and engage contractors / vendor / supplier for Engineering department (eg : tyres, spare parts, repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipments, bin inspection, for welding etc)Work with Purchasing department on vendor sourcingIn charge of submitting quotations and invoices for approvalReview quotations carefully, make comparison before making decision on the choice of vendor / service to use / goods to buy.Discuss with COO before making any purchase above the Authority Limit (or outside scope) and whenever in doubtManage and monitor operational cost to meet budgetAssist in identifying areas for improvement or deficiency, especially on cost reduction.Improve productivity by closely monitoring and reviewing monthly expenditure especially in the areas of optimizing manpower deployment, OT, staff recall, spare parts and materials usage, repair turnaround time etc.Inventory / Asset Management and Manpower Management
Effectively manage manpower and work allocation for the entire Engineering Department, which includes the Maintenance and Welding teamEnsure properly planning and scheduling of routine checks for our vehicles, compactors, bins, equipment and machines at the plant.Coordinate with Operations Department on the routine check scheduleWork with external vendor to ensure our vehicles / bins / equipment / machinery are repaired within a reasonable stipulated time frame in order not to affect daily operationsSupervise, review and challenge Maintenance team’s decisions on whether a vehicle / machine / equipment should be repaired in house or to be sent to external workshopEnsure proper inventory tracking and recording of tyres, spare parts, welding related materials and that all are properly recorded and accounted forEnsure proper recording and inventory count of our bins and compactors are done dailyMonitor the expiry dates for all vehicle inspection / road tax renewal / VPC renewal / hook lift inspection / bin inspection and ensure all are renewed before the deadline , and update in Navision systemEnsure all OTC / Compactors are certifiedReview all the employees’ Work Logs, Daily Job Report, Maintenance Service Reports etcConduct investigations and provide reports of accidents and mishandlings. Submit Accident Report within 24 hours and inform Insurance Company (if necessary) and other relevant departmentsMay have to travel outside designated work location occasionally (eg : to attend to vehicles that have broken down, met accident etc)Keep proper record and filing of ISO related reports (eg : vehicle servicing, vehicle repair, bin repair etc)Ensure that the assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are met.Train department employees on their job scope and safe work practices, including the proper use of PPEsMonitor and control all staff matters (eg : MCs, medical claims, leave matters, last minute leave, OT) and to ensure compliance to all regulatory guidelines)Submit OT report to COO for review and approvalGeneral Management and Leadership
Work with HR department on recruitment process, onboarding, and training of employeesCoach and review employees’performance periodically and highlight to them their strengths, weaknesses and areas of improvement.Maintain effective and frequent communication with COO and Engineering SupervisorBuild rapport and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.Engage in regular meetings, briefings, dialogues and feedback sessions, etc with staff to ensure that business processes established are aligned with both staff’s acceptance and company’s policies.Stays up to date on industry regulations, trends, news, best practices and technologyPerform any other duties and ad hoc projects assigned by COO or other Management Team.Backup to the Mangement (when necessary)
Perform site survey and walk the ground to assess and plan manpower, equipment, and routeAssist to plan and optimise vehicle routeManage and lead the team of drivers, vehicle attendants, general workers and plannersManage the deployment of general workers stationed at customers’ premiseRequirements :
Minimum at least 4 years working experience in route planning & supervisory rolesStrong leadership skills.Good interpersonal and communication skills. Able to engage with stakeholders of various levels.Able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as being a good team player.Meticulous and pay attention to details.5.5 days work weekPreferably with Class 3 & 4 licenceTell employers what skills you have
Leadership
Inventory
ISO
Purchasing
Vehicles
Attention to Details
Navision
Budgeting
Team Player
Scheduling
Cost Control
Back Office
Able To Work Independently