Manager, Operations

Michelman; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelman is seeking a Manager, Operations in Singapore to lead efficient manufacturing operations across all shifts. You will ensure adherence to quality standards while developing team members through coaching and clear expectations.

This role demands strong operational leadership and experience in chemical manufacturing, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. Qualified candidates should have significant leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations leadership.
• Experience in chemical or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proficiency with continuous improvement methodologies and structured problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and efficient day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• Deliver production plans in line with quality standards.
• Monitor performance and resolve operational issues.
• Develop team leaders and maintain succession plans.

Skills

Operational leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical capability

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

Job description

## Manager, Operations**Job Location:** Asia Pacific**Job Category:** Production**Job Schedule:** Full TimeApply in Singapore---## Primary Responsibilities* Lead safe, efficient day-to-day manufacturing operations across all shifts* Deliver production plans in line with quality standards and on-time performance expectations* Monitor performance and drive timely resolution of operational issues* Maintain strong floor presence and visible leadership with teams* Ensure strong alignment between Production and Maintenance to deliver reliability and schedule attainment* Execute preventive maintenance and reliability plans to minimize downtime* Align staffing, scheduling, and priorities with production demand and capacity* Identify and resolve recurring operational issues through structured problem solving* Lead, coach, and develop team leaders, technicians, and operators* Ensure teams are trained and capable to meet safety, quality, and production requirements* Drive accountability, engagement, and consistent performance across shifts## People Development & Organizational Leadership Responsibilities* Develop Production and Maintenance Leads through structured coaching, clear expectations, and actionable feedback* Maintain succession plans for key roles, identifying readiness, gaps, and development actions* Reinforce a consistent leadership culture aligned with Michelman values and performance expectations* Support workforce planning, including staffing, organization design, and hiring needs in partnership with HR* Lead change initiatives with clarity and alignment across all levels of the organization* Identify high-potential talent and create targeted development opportunities to build future leaders* Foster a culture where accountability and development are both expected and actively reinforced## Environmental, Health, & Safety Responsibilities* Ensure full compliance with all EHS and regulatory requirements, holding teams accountable for safe work practices* Reinforce a strong safety culture through proactive hazard identification, near-miss reporting, and risk mitigation* Ensure MOC processes are followed rigorously for all operational changes* Lead or support incident investigations, ensuring root causes are addressed with sustainable corrective actions* Maintain site readiness for emergency response, audits, and regulatory inspections## Quality Responsibilities* Ensure adherence to standards, process controls, and batch accuracy across all shifts* Partner with Quality to resolve issues and prevent recurrence through root cause analysis* Maintain audit-ready production and maintenance records and documentation* Support customer audits and ensure a consistent, credible operational response## Continuous Improvement & Equipment Ownership Responsibilities* Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, reliability, quality, and productivity* Support integration of reliability and maintenance programs to improve equipment performance* Partner with Engineering on improvements that reduce downtime and support capacity needs* Build a culture where issues are identified early and addressed with urgency and discipline## Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* Strong, hands-on operational leadership with the ability to manage daily plant execution* Working knowledge of chemical manufacturing and regulated environments (PSM, GMP, ISO)* Proven problem-solving and analytical capability* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment* Effective communication and collaboration across functions and levels* Demonstrated ability to develop others and build team capability* Focus on continuous improvement and disciplined execution## Education and Experience* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field preferred* 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations leadership* Experience in chemical or regulated manufacturing environments preferred* Demonstrated experience with incident investigations, audits, and quality systems* Proficiency with continuous improvement methodologies and structured problem-solving toolsApply in Singapore