Assistant Manager, Manufacturing

F&N Foods Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

F&N Foods Pte Ltd in Singapore is looking for a hands-on Production Manager to lead production operations in a food manufacturing environment. You will ensure production plans are executed efficiently while upholding quality and safety standards.

The role requires a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least 5 years in food production, and strong knowledge of production planning, equipment, and ISO 22000 governance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in food production.
• Knowledge in production planning and management.
• Technical knowledge in food production equipment.
• Knowledge in Quality Control, JDE and LEAN Manufacturing.
• Team leadership for Food Safety Committee and ISO 22000 governance.

Responsibilities

• Realize production plan and meet customers requested dates.
• Operate Production efficiently (speed, downtime, wastages) and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Lead, supervise and motivate the Production team, optimise manpower allocation and identify training needs.
• Ensure Production processes and environment comply to statutory, customers, corporate, ISO and internal standard requirements.
• Lead in design, installation and operation qualification of new or modified equipment and process lines.
• Establish and maintain appropriate and timely equipment maintenance program.
• Review Production and Maintenance related risk management (i.e.ERM, BCP, workplace safety) and ensure relevant procedures are implemented.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime.
• Lead cross-department team on plant improvement projects in driving cost-saving, energy saving initiatives and improving productivity.
• Support trials and new product launches related to production process.

Skills

Production planning

Quality control

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JDE (JD Edwards)

LEAN Manufacturing

Job description

About the role

Lead and manage production operations in a food production environment, ensuring efficient execution of production plans, adherence to quality standards, and compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure realization of production plan and meet customers requested dates
• Operate Production in an efficient manner (speed, downtime, wastages and etc.) and ensure products meet the quality standards
• Lead, supervise and motivate the Production team, optimise manpower allocation and identify training needs
• Ensure Production processes and environment comply to statutory, customers, corporate, ISO and internal standard requirements
• Lead in design, installation and operation qualification of new or modified equipment and process lines
• Establish and maintain appropriate and timely equipment maintenance program
• Review Production and Maintenance related risk management (i.e.ERM, BCP, workplace safety) and ensure relevant procedures are implemented
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime
• Lead cross-department team on plant improvement projects in driving cost-saving, energy saving initiatives and improving productivity
• Support trials and new product launches related to production process

About you

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in food production environment
• Knowledge in production planning and management and technical knowledge in food production equipment
• Knowledge in Quality Control, JDE and LEAN Manufacturing will be added advantage
• Preferably a team leader for Food Safety Committee in setting governance, aligning cross Functional teams and ensuring sustained ISO 22000 compliance
• Good understanding in food safety, health and environmental safety requirements
• Good problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills