Manufacturing Manager

TQC PRECISION ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TQC PRECISION ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. is seeking an Operations leader to manage two plants and drive expansion readiness. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead the operations team, and coordinate across functions to ensure efficient, compliant manufacturing in a semiconductor environment.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s in engineering and strong Lean, KPI, and leadership experience to optimize productivity, quality, and delivery across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience leading manufacturing operations in semiconductor capital equipment or complex assembly.
• Experience developing manufacturing teams and frontline leaders.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using manufacturing metrics and KPIs to drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day operations of the plant.
• Lead and manage the Operations team for smooth workflow.
• Oversee implementation and readiness of the new plant as part of expansion.
• Coordinate manpower, machinery, materials, and schedules to support business needs.
• Establish and improve operational processes, workflows and SOPs for the new plant.
• Monitor production activities, productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Ensure alignment between production, engineering, warehouse, quality, procurement and other functions.
• Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and regulatory standards.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

KPIs monitoring

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

1. Operations Management – 19 Jurong Port Road

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the 19 Jurong Port Road plant.
• Lead and manage the Operations team to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Oversee the implementation and operational readiness of the new plant as part of the company's expansion plan.
• Coordinate manpower, machinery, materials, production schedules and resources to support business requirements.
• Establish and improve operational processes, workflows and SOPs for the new plant.
• Monitor production activities, output, productivity, quality and operational efficiency.
• Ensure effective coordination between production, engineering, warehouse, quality, procurement and other supporting functions.
• Identify operational issues and implement timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure the plant operates in accordance with company policies, safety requirements and applicable regulatory standards.

2. Operations Leadership – 3 Joo Koon Circle

• Lead and oversee the overall operational team at 3 Joo Koon Circle, excluding the Sales Department.
• Manage and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to ensure smooth production flow and timely delivery.
• Monitor manpower deployment, production capacity, productivity and resource utilization.
• Work closely with department heads to resolve operational issues and improve overall efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, cost effectiveness and operational performance.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between the various operational functions.

3. Expansion & New Plant Development

• Support the company's expansion strategy and operational planning for the 19 Jurong Port Road facility.
• Participate in plant setup, operational planning, manpower planning, equipment planning and process development.
• Develop implementation plans and timelines to ensure the new facility is operationally ready.
• Identify potential operational risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ensure smooth transition and coordination between the existing and new facilities where required.

4. People & Team Management

• Lead, motivate and develop the Operations team to achieve departmental and company objectives.
• Plan manpower requirements and ensure appropriate deployment of resources.
• Set clear performance expectations and monitor team performance.
• Coach and develop supervisors and key operational personnel.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, discipline and a continuous improvement culture.

5. Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor key operational KPIs, including productivity, output, efficiency, downtime, quality and delivery performance.
• Analyze operational data and identify areas for improvement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, process improvement and cost‑saving initiatives where applicable.
• Review existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce wastage.
• Prepare regular operational reports and provide updates to Management.

6. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with company policies, SOPs, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering and relevant departments to address quality and operational issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure employees comply with workplace safety requirements.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, maintenance and overall plant discipline.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Management and relevant departments to align operational activities with business objectives.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, HR and other supporting functions.
• Provide operational input for manpower planning, budgeting, equipment investment and business expansion.
• Support Management in strategic and operational decision-making.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading manufacturing operations within a semiconductor capital equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, or complex assembly environment.
• Experience managing and developing manufacturing teams and frontline leaders.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using manufacturing metrics and KPIs to drive operational performance.Strong problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.