Senior Operations Executive (Automotive)

Job Summary:

The Senior Operations Executive (Automotive) is responsible for overseeing all operational activities associated with the efficient and safe management of an Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) workshop. This role ensures proper quotations to customers for their requested services, ensuring operational resources are effectively deployed, coordinating with various departments to ensure operational requirements are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Job Description:

• Manage the Operations of a Maintenance Workshop that involves:

1. MRO of Light to Heavy vehicles
2. Repair of Light to Heavy vehicles
3. Reliability Programs
4. Repair champaigns
5. On-site services & repairs

• Engage customers to understand their MRO requirements and provide technically sound and commercially viable solutions
• Plan, organize, and oversee daily maintenance workshop operations to achieve safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Screen and approve repair quotations
• Activate material purchases for the required works
• Liaise with Inventory Management (IM) and look into material consumption trend and forecast for material provision
• Ensuring Contractual, Departmental & Program P&L and KPIs are met
• Lead or participate in Tenders as assigned
• Ensure operations safety and security requirement are met
• Any other reasonable task(s) assigned by the company

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in managing workshop operations, or related roles will be added advantage.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Analytical mindset with experience improving operational processes.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in defence, automotive, heavy vehicle or industrial MRO environments will be added advantage