Assistant General Manager (Technical Operations)

We are looking for a hands-on and experienced Assistant GM (Technical Operations) for a well-established marine product & services company. The AGM (Technical Operations) will lead the company's after-sales service and technical operations. This role will focus on engine troubleshooting, repair quality, and technical team leadership, ensuring high service standards and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate must have a strong engineering background, be technically hands-on, and possess strong working knowledge of 4-stroke marine engines, power generators, and marine auxiliary machinery/equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & After-Sales Operations

. Lead and manage the after-sales service team, including engineers and technicians

. Oversee troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and maintenance of 4-stroke marine engines, generators, and auxiliary equipment

. Act as the technical escalation point for complex or critical issues

. Ensure high standards of workmanship, safety, and service quality

Workshop & Field Service Management

. Oversee workshop operations and field service deployment

. Ensure timely turnaround for repairs and service jobs

. Support engineers on-site where required for major breakdowns or overhauls

Customer Support & Service Excellence

. Work closely with customers to resolve technical issues and ensure satisfaction

. Handle escalations professionally, including urgent vessel-down situations

. Provide technical advice and recommendations to customers

Spare Parts & Service Coordination

. Work closely with the spares team to ensure parts availability for service jobs

. Support identification of required parts for overhaul and maintenance work

. Ensure alignment between service jobs and parts consumption

P&L Accountability

. Own the P&L of the Technical & After-Sales division, including service revenue, labour costs, parts margins, and overhead management

. Set and monitor divisional KPIs including revenue targets, gross margin, job turnaround time, and service utilization rates

. Prepare and manage annual budgets for the technical division, track actuals vs. budget and report variances to senior management

. Identify opportunities to grow service revenue - including new service contracts, preventive maintenance programmes, and value-added after-sales offerings

. Drive cost efficiency across workshop operations, field service deployment, and parts usage without compromising quality

People Leadership & Team Development

. Lead, coach, and develop a team of service engineers and technicians

. Build a strong hands-on and accountable team culture

. Support recruitment and retention of technical staff

Principal & Stakeholder Management

. Liaise with principals (e.g. engine makers) on technical matters, warranty, and support

. Coordinate with overseas engineers (including China-based teams if applicable)

Requirements

. Degree / Diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification with strong hands-on marine engineering exposure.

. Strong technical knowledge and hands-on familiarity in 4-stroke marine engines, power generators & marine auxiliary equipment / machinery

. Proven leadership track record leading a sizeable team in a similar industry setting, preferably within marine engineering services and engine services, or related after-market environments.

. Strong people leadership skills - able to motivate, coach, develop and retain talent.

. High integrity and professionalism, trusted to represent the company.

. Chinese language ability is an advantage (for engaging China-based engineers and stakeholders).

To apply, please send your cv to [Confidential Information].

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding!