Manufacturing Operations Manager

RMR INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RMR International Private Limited in Singapore seeks an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee daily production, drive efficiency, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. You will lead a team of supervisors, engineers, and staff to optimize planning, production, and cost control.

You will implement Lean, 5S, and Kaizen programs, manage budgets, and coordinate with procurement, warehousing, maintenance, and sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of manufacturing or production management experience, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality management, and inventory control.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Good understanding of workplace safety and quality management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze production data and make informed operational decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Able to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage daily manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor production performance and optimize productivity, quality, and cost.
• Lead and supervise production supervisors, engineers, and factory staff.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, maintenance, engineering, and sales departments.
• Manage production budgets, material usage, and inventory control.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare production reports, KPIs, and management updates.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are properly maintained to minimize downtime.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate employees to improve operational performance.

Skills

Production planning

Quality management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S

Kaizen

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

ERP/MRP

MS Office

Data analysis

Inventory control

Team management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, improve production efficiency, and ensure products are manufactured safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and manage daily manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor production performance and optimize productivity, quality, and cost.
• Lead and supervise production supervisors, engineers, and factory staff.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, maintenance, engineering, and sales departments.
• Manage production budgets, material usage, and inventory control.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare production reports, KPIs, and management updates.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are properly maintained to minimize downtime.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate employees to improve operational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of manufacturing or production management experience, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality management, and inventory control.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Good understanding of workplace safety and quality management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze production data and make informed operational decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Able to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Knowledge of automation and production optimization.
• Excellent team management and project coordination skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities