Head of Operations (Industrial / Offshore & Energy Services)

Our client is an established global leader in industrial, engineering, and offshore services with a strong, multi-operational footprint in Singapore. This senior leadership role holds full operational and strategic oversight across multiple integrated business units, workshops, and project sites. You will drive operational excellence, financial profitability, safety performance, and key client growth while aligning country operations with broader regional and group objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesFormulate and execute the country operational strategy across multiple business entities to achieve revenue, profitability, and business transformation targets.Direct end-to-end operational delivery across project sites, workshops, and service lines, ensuring execution on time, within budget, and to strict contractual standards.Standardize operational processes, monitor core KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize resource, manpower, and equipment utilization.Champion a safety-first culture and enforce strict compliance with statutory, client, and international HSEQ and quality management standards.Lead, mentor, and develop a senior operational leadership team while building strong succession pipelines.Partner with the senior internal stakedholders / teams to develop annual key account growth plans and expand service scope and cross-selling within existing frameworks.Cultivate high-level relationships with strategic clients and external stakeholders through regular business and operational performance reviews.Oversee operational risk assessments, incident investigations, business continuity planning, and internal / external audit compliance.Enforce internal governance controls, delegated authority limits, and company policies across all operational workflows.Key RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, or a related technical discipline.Minimum of 10 years of senior management experience overseeing complex, multi-site operations and large operational workforces.Proven track record within industrial services, offshore, energy, engineering, manufacturing, construction, or heavy maintenance sectors.Strong commercial and financial acumen with demonstrated experience driving P&L performance, contract profitability, and account expansion.Deep working knowledge of HSEQ governance, operational risk management, and international industry compliance standards.Executive-level leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making capabilities across matrixed or multi-entity environments.Only successful candidates will be notified. EA License no.: 16S8066