Manager

Oriental Motor; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriental Motor in Singapore seeks an experienced Manager to lead motor controller and PCBA production operations, aligning with our global manufacturing strategy from Japan. You will drive excellence across manufacturing, engineering, and related functions to ensure on-time delivery with consistent quality, while coordinating with Sales, Logistics, and HQ in Japan.

You will lead TPM initiatives, manage equipment, and optimize production readiness for new products.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in a related discipline.
• 10+ years of manufacturing operations experience, with PCBA exposure.
• Proven leadership of manufacturing and engineering teams in production environments.
• Strong TPM implementation experience.
• Knowledge of PCBA machinery and equipment; supplier networks advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of precision motors and motor controllers; related processes.
• Proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written) for coordination with headquarters in Japan.

Responsibilities

• Oversee motor controller and PCBA production operations to meet productivity, quality, delivery, safety, and cost objectives.
• Align manufacturing performance with company goals and Japan-headquartered strategy.
• Collaborate with Sales and Logistics to align production with customer requirements and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

PCBA manufacturing

TPM implementation

Leadership

Cross-cultural collaboration

Stakeholder management

Japanese language proficiency

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in a related discipline

Tools

PCBA equipment knowledge

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead the production operations of motor controllers, including Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), while ensuring alignment with the company's business objectives and manufacturing strategy established by headquarters in Japan.

The role is responsible for driving operational excellence across manufacturing, manufacturing engineering and related functions to ensure products are delivered to customers on time, with consistent quality and reliability. Working closely with Sales, Logistics, and headquarters in Japan, the successful candidate will establish efficient and sustainable manufacturing operations that support seamless production flow, reliable delivery performance, and continuous business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the departments with full accountability for motor controller and PCBA production operations, ensuring achievement of productivity, quality, delivery, safety, and cost objectives.
• Ensure manufacturing performance is aligned with the company's operational goals and strategic direction established by headquarters in Japan.
• Partner closely with Sales and Logistic to align production plans with customer requirements, ensuring smooth end-to-end execution from order fulfilment through product delivery while maintaining delivery commitments, quality standards, and operational efficiency.
• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Department to ensure effective equipment maintenance, machine reliability, and uninterrupted production operations.
• Oversee machine setup, process configuration, and manufacturing readiness for new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities to minimize equipment downtime, enhance equipment effectiveness, and improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Oversee the execution of production and delivery plans, ensuring customer requirements and delivery commitments are achieved. Proactively identify, address, and resolve operational challenges, including direct coordination and negotiation with headquarters and affiliated factories in Japan to secure alignment and timely execution.
• Work closely with headquarters in Japan to develop and execute production strategies and establish the long-term manufacturing direction of the company.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Singapore operation, headquarters, and affiliated factories in Japan on manufacturing and operational matters.
• Collaborate with headquarters and factories in Japan to develop long-term machinery investment and capacity expansion plans in support of the company's five-year business growth strategy.
• Facilitate technical knowledge-sharing and capability development initiatives between engineering teams in Singapore and Japan.
• Lead operational reviews, project discussions, and implementation meetings with headquarters and affiliated factories to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and present monthly production, operational, and performance reports in Japanese to headquarters and affiliated factories in Japan.
• Promote a culture of operational discipline, continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and customer-focused manufacturing excellence.

Requirements

• Diploma, or higher qualification in a related discipline.
• More than 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations, with substantial exposure to PCBA manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing and engineering teams within a production environment.
• Strong experience in implementing and driving Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programme.
• In-depth knowledge of machinery and equipment used in PCBA manufacturing processes, with established industry relationships and supplier networks being advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of precision motors, motor controllers, and related manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written) is required as the role involves frequent communication, technical discussions, negotiations, report preparation, presentations, and coordination with headquarters and affiliated factories in Japan. The successful candidate will be required to conduct meetings and present manufacturing and operational reports in Japanese. This language requirement is necessary for effective performance of the role.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and collaborate with stakeholders across functions and locations.