Manager Operations

Start your career as a Manager Operations at Vopak and be responsible for directing, ensuring safe, reliable, efficient and environmentally conscious and profitable terminal operations, in compliance with regulatory requirements and company’s standards. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as an Manager Operations at Vopak.

What will you do as a Manager Operations?

As a Manager Operations, you will be responsible for leading terminal operations employees to achieve goals within budgeted funds, cost effectiveness and manpower planning as well as to ensure the smooth and safe day to day operations of the terminal.

What do we offer you?

A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses

Various growth opportunities

What do we expect from you as a Manager Operations?

At least a Diploma and/or degree equivalent with terminal Operations experience

6-9 years of experience in similar role and industry

Preferable to have experience in industrial / batch process plant

Preferable to have experience in leading a diverse team and role as change maker

Excellent planning and tactical conceptualisation abilities in operational problem-solving

Strong data analysis acumen and ability to transform findings into opportunities for improvement

Good knowledge of operations, safety and product knowledge

Knowledge of safety, health and environment practices

Demonstrated leadership and people management skills

Ability to manage conflict effectively and amicably, arriving at a balanced outcome

Demonstrated depth and breadth of general managerial experience

Positive stakeholder management capabilities with strong communications skills

Individuals with dynamism and the desire to work in an intense and demanding environment

Good knowledge in heat exchangers, refrigeration systems and chiller units.

Good knowledge in Vapour treatment system, Flares, Ground combustors, Flameless Thermal Oxidizers and scrubber units.

Good knowledge in utilities system such as compressors, cooling towers, nitrogen/seal gas system

Knowledge of tanks, pumps and pipelines will be advantageous

Your core responsibilities are:

Manage day to day operations of the terminal to ensure quality services and outputs

Undertake terminal operations and integrate processes horizontally over multiple shifts with proactive stance in service delivery solutioning

Drive all-aspect service excellence by means of elevating the organisational behaviour, culture and thinking in service design, planning, execution and follow-up on operational matters

Act as the Site Main Controller during emergencies in the absence of Terminal Manager

Function as part of the Management Team in a dynamic fashion in driving progress and success for the organisation

Lead and investigate incidents, near miss observations, and spearhead all corrective actions

Drive understanding and enhancement of the activities in the organisation by means of data analytics and objectives assessments

Establish effective communication between customers and internal parties particularly in delivery needs and requirements

Ensure site and operations preparedness prior and during customer audits

Lead terminal new projects in safe operations and commissioning of new facilities

Plan and coordinate plant shutdown maintenance and commissioning back system

Support Innovation and POC in Vopak

Contribute to the development of annual and longer-term business plans, forecast performance against business key performance indicators, develop business case for new projects and estimate financial and resources required to deliver performance targets

Manage department resources on supporting terminal operations or company on ad hoc projects and activities

Drive energy and cost saving effort in line with organization sustainability goals

Lead Operations manpower deployment, resource planning and shift scheduling

Manage the Operations annual budget plan and quarterly latest estimates reporting, and drive cost-consciousness results in all matters of operations

Support in Commercial Inquiry from the Commercial team on the feasibility of a new product or project

Monitor and review operations on site are carried out in accordance with safety, health, environment and loss preventive policies, rules, regulations and according to company’s standards

Lead and act to improve performance and to resolve non-compliance in accordance with SHE policies, procedures and ensure company’s standards are met

Ensure operations employees are trained on SHE and regulatory training to perform their roles effectively

Drive for continuous safety performance for operations employees and contractors

Ensure that terminal operations meet SHE standards and Proactive SHE Culture, Vopak fundamentals and standards are adhered to by the Operations teams

Lead team discipline in VF and compliance

Employ innovative and critical-thinking in optimizing processes, procedures and implement initiatives that create value in creating enhanced effectiveness and efficiency in the organization

Create and implement continuous improvement and self-directing organization that aligns with the values of the Company

Act as the Process Owner of all Safe Work Procedure (SWP) and Safe Work Instruction (SWI)

Act as the Process Owner of Stock Management & Accuracy

Ensure the Process Safety Risk Management

Manage LOPC and/or Product Contamination / Quality Incidents and mitigation plans

Ensure operations procedures (SWP, SWI, and relevant procedures) are available, regularly reviewed, updated and executed

Train on people development and training recommendations to ensure Operations personnel’s skills and core competencies

Ensure operations employees are trained and qualified as competent to perform the assigned tasks

Drive organizational development by focusing on people development, organizational discipline and systemizing processes and procedures

Promote employee engagement opportunities and continually elevate positive organizational team dynamics within and across functions

Proactively handle employee relations concerns in the Operations department

Ensure in depth and ongoing personal performance review and development planning with all team members

Mentor and counsel team members

Ensure proper on the job training time and materials for joiners

Provide industry, business, product training relevant for the job

Ensure appropriate daily team staffing and back-up system

Manages, motivates and develops staff in the terminal operations teams

Want to start as a Manager Operations at Vopak?

We are interested in learning more about you. To send your application, click the 'apply' button. For more information about the vacancy, please email vtshr.sg@vopak.com

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This Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may cover other related duties to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The successful candidate will be awarded a local employment contract.