General Manager - Technical

Role overview

This position leads the Technical Department in Singapore and reports directly to the Managing Director. The role covers the full technical function, including Diesel, In-situ, Fuel, and Internal Support teams, with responsibility for day-to-day coordination, operational performance, and commercial outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the complete Technical Department, working closely with the Managing Director and department managers to manage daily operations.
• Deliver the company’s budget and business targets while taking ownership of overall departmental profit and loss.
• Create, monitor, and follow up on goals and action plans that strengthen both technical capability and commercial results.
• Build and run training plans to improve technical expertise, report-writing ability, and commercial understanding.
• Develop the technical workforce through structured training, including onboarding and upskilling of new hires to a high standard.
• Identify future leaders within the Technical Department and prepare them through targeted development.
• Run monthly departmental meetings to review progress, track performance, and implement corrective measures where needed.
• Set KPIs and benchmarks to measure departmental efficiency, performance, and reconditioning targets.
• Take responsibility for employee welfare, coaching, discipline, and adherence to company rules and applicable laws.
• Ensure the department complies with ISO, OHS, risk management, and any future management or environmental compliance systems.
• Keep the department operating efficiently with a modern work culture, a skilled workforce, succession planning, and profitable service delivery.
• Assign and manage technical work by planning scopes, allocating people, assessing tool requirements, and scheduling repair and service jobs.
• Track job progress to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and at the required quality level.
• Handle job control and cost control, including invoicing and commercial matters, through ERP-based processes.
• Carry out site inspections when required and provide practical technical advice to customers.
• Review technical solution models, undertake market studies and due diligence, and support technical and operational reviews as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other business units in a professional and transparent manner for the benefit of the company.
• Prioritize safety and health for yourself and your colleagues, and comply fully with the company’s environment, health, and safety policies.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in the marine or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines.
• Ability to interpret production drawings.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong command of spoken English and report writing.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure and work independently with professionalism and efficiency.
• Shows a continuous improvement mindset.
• Has solid numerical ability.
• Brings strong analytical, planning, execution, and problem-solving skills.
• Offers excellent leadership and mentoring ability.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Works well in a team and demonstrates integrity, good attitude, organization, and time management skills.
• Experience or knowledge in the marine or manufacturing industry is expected.

Additional information

The position is based in Singapore within the Technical Department and reports to the Managing Director.

Applicants must be prepared to support operational, technical, commercial, compliance, and people-management responsibilities across multiple technical teams.

Priority is given to workplace safety, health, and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.

The application form mentions that a resume must be uploaded, with accepted file types including doc, docx, and pdf, and a maximum file size of 50 MB.