Assistant Production Manager (Manufacturing industry)

-; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations. You will lead team activities, support process efficiency, and maintain accurate documentation. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in engineering, has 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, and possesses strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of $4300 to $4800 plus a sign-on bonus. Company transport is provided for commute.

Benefits

Transport Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Safety-related certifications are an advantage.
• Prior supervisory or assistant management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operations Manager in managing day-to-day production.
• Oversee and coordinate activities across production teams.
• Monitor production output and efficiency to meet targets.
• Support troubleshooting of process deviations.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Production Manager

• Location: Tuas
• (Company Transport / Transport Allowance $120 if candidate travel to work by themselves)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday (8am - 5pm)
• Basic: $4300 to $4800 + Sign on Bonus (T&C apply)

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Safety-related certifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in Manufacturing industry.
• Prior supervisory or assistant management experience preferred.

Operations & Production

• Assist the Operations Manager in managing day-to-day production on processing, including thermal treatment, chemical leaching, milling, blending processes.
• Oversee and coordinate activities across production on, engineering, logistics, and chemical leaching teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor production on output, recovery yields, and process efficiency to meet operational targets.
• Ensure materials are handled, processed, and stored in accordance with approved SOPs and work instructions.
• Support troubleshooting of process deviations and operational issues.

Safety, Health & Environment (S.H.E.)

• Enforce strict compliance with safety procedures when handling hazardous chemicals and high-value material.
• Ensure adherence to workplace safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture through toolbox meetings, inspections, and safety briefings.

Quality, Compliance & Accountability

• Ensure full traceability, accountability, and accurate documentation of materials.
• Verify inspections, sampling, testing, and weighing activities
• Support internal, external, and customer audits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and supervise Production Teams.
• Assist in manpower planning, shift scheduling, and task allocation.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance guidance to improve team competency and discipline.
• Act as the Operations Manager's representative when required.

Inventory & Asset Control

• Monitor inventory levels of critical spares, work-in-progress, and finished jobs.
• Ensure secure handling, storage, and movement of high-value materials.
• Coordinate with logistics for material receipt, shipment and documentation on accuracy.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare and review operational, safety, and production reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve recovery rates, reduce losses, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Review and update SOPs and work instructions as required.