Lead Precision Grinding Supervisor - Quality & Safety

NMB Singapore Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NMB Singapore Limited seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee the daily grinding workshop, including rough grinding, fine grinding and superfinishing of inner rings, outer rings and rolling elements. The Supervisor will lead a team of operators to ensure timely fulfillment of production schedules and strict quality control.

You will enforce safety regulations, optimize grinding parameters, coordinate with maintenance, and coach operators on gauge reading and blueprint interpretation in a 5S

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in bearing manufacturing with at least 2 years in supervision in a grinding workshop.
• Experience with internal, external, face grinding or superfinishing of ball bearings.
• Expert with bearing gauges and measuring instruments (e.g., bore gauges, roughness testers, roundness measuring machines).
• Strong GD&T knowledge and precise blueprint reading.
• Familiar with dressing techniques of common grinding wheels.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily shift scheduling and task allocation in the grinding workshop to ensure on-time delivery of orders.
• Monitor production progress and resolve bottlenecks or staffing issues on the line.
• Enforce geometric precision requirements for ball bearings to meet ISO/TS or industry standards.
• Oversee inspections and conduct root‑cause analysis for grinding defects such as burns or out‑of‑tolerance dimensions.
• Assist in optimizing grinding parameters to improve production efficiency and wheel life.
• Supervise daily inspections and maintenance on centerless, internal, external grinders and superfinishing machines.
• Coordinate with maintenance for equipment overhauls, calibration and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical training and safety education to frontline operators.
• Foster a positive working environment and enforce safety protocols.
• Maintain 5S in the grinding area and manage coolant recycling and chip disposal.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team supervision

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing

Tools

Bearing gauges

Roughness testers

Roundness measuring machines

Bore gauges

Job description

NMB Singapore Limited seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee the daily grinding workshop, including rough grinding, fine grinding and superfinishing of inner rings, outer rings and rolling elements. The Supervisor will lead a team of operators to ensure timely fulfillment of production schedules and strict quality control.

You will enforce safety regulations, optimize grinding parameters, coordinate with maintenance, and coach operators on gauge reading and blueprint interpretation in a 5S