Manufacturing Director (Lead Manufacturing Engineer) – Metals Industry

People Profilers Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Singapore seeks a manufacturing leader to oversee the entire production process. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence using Lean, Six Sigma principles while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role demands strong leadership skills and extensive experience in metal manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in metal manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end manufacturing process.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Process Optimization

Cost Control

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team Development

EHS Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Oversee the end-to-end manufacturing process

Drive operational excellence through the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and company standards.

Optimize production planning, scheduling, and resource utilization to meet customer demand and quality requirements.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering.

Collaborate other divisions to align manufacturing with strategic objectives.

Ensure consistent compliance with relevant industry standards.

Identify and implement automation, digitization, and smart factory solutions to modernize operations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

10+ years of progressive experience in metal manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Strong track record in leading large-scale manufacturing teams, process optimization, and cost control.

Exposure to international operations or multi-site management.