NELSON NG TUCK KENG
Singapore
Summary
Senior operations and logistics leader with over 15 years of experience in waste management, recycling, fleet operations, and supply chain management. Proven track record in leading large teams, strengthening WSH compliance, optimizing fleet deployment, improving operational efficiency, and managing complex plant and logistics operations. Strong in people management, safety leadership, and cost control within fast-paced industrial environments. Featured in Mandarin TV News (2020), Straits Times (2014), and NTUC Communications (2020) for industry-related work and contributions due to my hardworking in work & never reject duties and responsibilities applied to me.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Manager
TAY PAPER RECYCLING PTE LTD
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Direct report to CEO
- Reason for leaving: Company ceased operations
- Led daily toolbox meetings for 50 warehouse staff on SOP, safety, and fire safety.
- Conducted bi-monthly training for drivers and crew on road safety, accident prevention, and SOP compliance.
- Provided 24/7 standby support for emergency vehicle and equipment recovery.
- Managed fleet deployment including 7 garbage wagons, 8 hook-lift trucks, 6 total-destruction trucks, and 3 mobile shredding trucks.
- Handled accident cases, insurance reporting, road tax inspections, VPC applications, and renewals.
- Oversaw equipment recovery, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance.
- Managed waste collection and recycling logistics for cartons and recyclable materials.
Senior Operations Manager / Plant Manager
WAH & HUA PTE LTD
05.2006 - 04.2021
- Direct report to CEO
- Reason for leaving: Change Of Working Environment
- Led operations for a large workforce: 40 drivers, 10 crew attendants, security teams, and 20 warehouse staff.
- Managed a fleet of 40 trucks, including maintenance planning, inspections, accident handling, and insurance claims.
- Conducted daily and bi-monthly toolbox meetings on SOP, road safety, fire safety, and accident prevention.
- Served as ACTA-certified Trainer and Assessor, delivering WSQ training to drivers and crew.
- Attended weekly budget, purchasing, and EHS meetings; led risk assessments, SOP/SWP reviews, and safety improvements.
- Oversaw NEA submissions, vehicle inspections, WSQ certifications, and pest control compliance.
- Managed factory-converted dormitories and temporary quarters in compliance with MOM and SCDF requirements.
- Led export operations, including documentation and coordination with third-party transporters for container shipments.
- Supervised waste sorting, recycling production, and packaging operations.
- Worked with engineering teams on equipment design, modification, and fabrication projects.
- Coordinated in-house and outsourced repairs for trucks, compactors, forklifts, excavators, and machinery.
- Led route planning optimization and improved operational efficiency.
- Conducted performance reviews, supported recruitment and staff management, and built strong customer relationships.
- Supervised lifting operations and ensured compliance with safe lifting procedures (crane operator, rigger, signalman coordination).
- Conducted quarterly fire drills and fire safety training with Fire Safety Manager.
Senior Machinist / Tooling
FLEXTRONICS PLASTICS PTE LTD
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Reason for leaving: Company relocated overseas
- Prepared tooling, equipment, and machines according to production requirements.
- Programmed machinery and monitored machining processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Planned, scheduled, and distributed job assignments to production staff.
- Conducted daily toolbox meetings and supported production workflow improvements.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Value Chain Management
SMU Academy
01.2021
Specialist Diploma - Waste Resources & Water Technology
Temasek Polytechnic
01.2020
Professional Certificate - Waste Management & Resources Recovery
Griffith University
01.2017
Skills
Operations & Plant Management
Fleet & Logistics Management
Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) & Risk Assessment
People Management & Team Leadership
Warehouse & Inventory Operations
SOP, SWP & Compliance Management
Cost Control & Resource Optimization
Supplier & Vendor Coordination
Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement
Certification
- ACTA (Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment) – 2019
- Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health (Level B)
- WSQ Lorry Crane Operator (2025)
- WSQ Apply WSH in Process Plant
- WSQ Operate Waste Collection
- WSQ Implement Incident Management Process
- WSQ Respond to Fire Incident in Workplace
- WSQ People Management
- WSQ Manage Work at Height
- WSQ Perform Rigger & Signalman Tasks
- WSQ Supervise Safe Lifting Operations
- WSQ WSH Management in Construction Industry
- WSQ SCDF Hazardous Materials Transport Driver Permit
- Certified Forklift Operator | Certified Excavator Operator
- SCDF Mobile Crane Operation
- First Aid, CPR & AED
- WSQ Food Safety Level 1
- NTUC “Roadmap in the Future”
- WSQ Coaching, Productivity, AI & Communication Courses
Timeline
Logistics Manager
TAY PAPER RECYCLING PTE LTD
03.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Operations Manager / Plant Manager
WAH & HUA PTE LTD
05.2006 - 04.2021
Senior Machinist / Tooling
FLEXTRONICS PLASTICS PTE LTD
01.2003 - 01.2007
Advanced Diploma - Value Chain Management
SMU Academy
Specialist Diploma - Waste Resources & Water Technology
Temasek Polytechnic
Professional Certificate - Waste Management & Resources Recovery
Griffith University