The Operations Manager - Heavy Machine Department role provides strategic oversight and manages the daily execution of heavy equipment operations in Prachinburi. The position oversees the equipment lifecycle, maintenance, utilisation, personnel, and departmental costs to ensure machinery supports construction, mining, and industrial projects according to schedule and budget.
Responsibilities
Oversee heavy equipment operations, including fleet procurement, maintenance scheduling, personnel management, and daily execution
Manage the acquisition, deployment, and decommissioning of heavy assets, including excavators, cranes, and dozers
Monitor telematics and Global Positioning System (GPS) data to improve equipment utilisation and minimise idle time
Manage the inventory of critical spare parts required to support equipment availability
Develop and enforce preventive maintenance schedules to minimise unplanned breakdowns
Manage departmental operating expenditure, including repairs, fuel, and labour, as well as capital expenditure for new equipment purchases
Conduct cost-benefit analyses to determine whether ageing assets should be repaired or replaced
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field
8–10 years of experience in heavy equipment operations
At least 3 years of experience in a leadership position
Proficiency in providing technical support
Strong knowledge of heavy machinery and equipment operations
About the company
A company in the pulp and paper manufacturing industry, producing and distributing pulp and paper products. Its operations include large-scale manufacturing activities supported by industrial machinery, engineering, and equipment management functions.