Associate Director, Manufacturing

RESMED ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company in Singapore is seeking an Associate Director of Manufacturing to lead factory operations at their Tuas site. This role involves driving safety, efficiency, and compliance while ensuring production and quality standards are met. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and extensive experience in manufacturing environments. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and developing talent.
• Strong background in production systems, GMP, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all factory operations at Resmed’s Tuas site.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and performance excellence.
• Deliver production targets on time, meeting quality and cost standards.

Skills

Leadership in people development

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Lean and Six Sigma principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Business reporting tools

Job description

Position Overview

As Associate Director, Manufacturing, you will lead all factory operations at Resmed’s Tuas site, driving safety, efficiency, and compliance while aligning with our global manufacturing strategy. This pivotal role is central to driving operational excellence, workforce capability, and strategic growth while delivering reliable output at the right cost and quality.

Let’s Talk About Responsibilities

Manufacturing Leadership

• Oversee multi-factory operations to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and performance excellence.
• Execute site strategy that balances capacity, cost, quality, and resilience.
• Align cross-functional priorities, continuous improvement efforts, and new product launches.
• Ensure adherence to Resmed’s Quality Management System and all applicable local regulations.

Production Excellence

• Deliver production targets on time, meeting stringent quality and cost standards.
• Maximise asset utilisation, optimise production planning, and deploy resources effectively.
• Provide technical leadership in issue resolution, CAPAs, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Global Operations on NPIs, process optimisation, and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain facilities and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Manage indirect costs through strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships.

People & Culture

• Lead and develop factory managers, team leaders, and operators to foster a high-performance culture.
• Build robust succession plans and long-term workforce strategies.
• Promote engagement, learning, and development in line with Resmed’s values.
• Cultivate strong communication and alignment across all factory teams.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and report site-wide KPIs including output, OEE, labour efficiency, cost, quality, and safety.
• Drive initiatives to close performance gaps and deliver sustainable results.
• Align operational execution with strategic business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Champion GMP, Lean, Six Sigma, and future-ready manufacturing principles.

Key Competencies

• Proven leadership in people development and team performance.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance global priorities with local execution.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Let’s Talk About Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and developing talent.
• Strong background in production systems, GMP, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Office and business reporting tools.
• Formal training in project management, Six Sigma, DFSS, or related methodologies.

Preferred

• Postgraduate qualification in business, manufacturing, or operations management.
• Experience in medical devices or other regulated industries.
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, DFSS, or project management.
• Familiarity with Objective or equivalent document management systems.