Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Operations Manager to join our Energy Services Team based in Jakarta. This key position has overall responsibility for overseeing operations across the Group’s overseas offices within the Asia Pacific region. The ideal candidate will drive a quality service for our clients, ensuring project goals are met while upholding high standards of productivity and technical accuracy. This role requires a strong focus on Technical and Operational Excellence, effective planning and organisation to manage complex projects, and adaptability within a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build a positive team spirit are essential, as is a commitment to fostering collaboration and responding to the needs of diverse teams. This is a dynamic opportunity for a results-driven professional who can thrive under pressure and maintain a high level of performance while balancing client satisfaction and operational standards.
ABOUT US
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.
We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Required Competencies
Delivering Results & Meeting Client Expectations: Focused on client satisfaction, consistently meets quality standards and productivity targets; maintains an organised and methodical approach to achieve project goals.
Planning & Organising: Sets clear objectives, effectively plans projects with foresight for changing conditions, organises necessary resources, and monitors progress against deadlines. Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency in prioritising tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Presenting & Communicating Information: Communicates fluently and clearly, presenting ideas with confidence and responding adeptly to audience feedback, ensuring credibility and clarity.
Working with People: Builds team spirit, values others’ contributions, actively listens, consults, and communicates openly. Shows empathy and provides support, fostering a collaborative and caring work environment.
Coping with Pressure & Setbacks: Works efficiently under pressure, keeps composure in challenging situations, and maintains a positive outlook. Accepts constructive feedback gracefully and uses it for personal growth.
Adapting & Responding to Change: Embraces new ideas, adjusts to changing circumstances and diverse perspectives, and effectively navigates ambiguity to find new opportunities.
Required Work Experience
Has previously worked as a General Manager in an overseas office in the Energy Services / Solid Fuels industry
Leadership of and/or participation in projects and/or programmes
Geographical awareness and cultural sensitivity. Proven ability to adapt to new industries/ environments and workplace cultures.
Worked within an international matrix organisation, working across multiple countries, time zones and functions.
Experience of working with a broad cross-section of people in terms of varied levels of seniority and cultural backgrounds.
Evidence of having embraced new challenges, quickly familiarising oneself in a new company in terms of company organisation structure, business goals and internal/ external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Science based degree preferred.
Travel
Frequent overseas travel.
BENEFITS
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.
