Manufacturing Production Leader: Lean Improvement & KPIs

FOREST LINK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FOREST LINK PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Manufacturing Production Manager to lead day-to-day production operations ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output.

You will plan manpower and production schedules, drive continuous improvement, and manage costs while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include coordinating with maintenance, QA, warehouse, and planning teams, monitoring KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, scrap, throughput), and

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Develop production schedules, allocate manpower, and coordinate with maintenance, QA, warehouse, and planning teams.
• Monitor production KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, scrap, throughput) and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) requirements and enforce safe work practices.
• Manage machine performance and coordinate preventive maintenance to minimize breakdowns and stoppages.
• Lead continuous improvement projects (Lean/Kaizen/5S), including process optimization and waste reduction.
• Ensure products meet quality standards; investigate non-conformances and implement CAPA actions.
• Control production costs (materials usage, labor, overtime, utilities) and improve productivity.
• Train, coach, and supervise production supervisors/operators; conduct performance reviews and disciplinary actions when needed.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation (batch/route cards, shift reports, traceability).
• Support audits (ISO/industry standards/customer audits) and ensure readiness at all times.
• Coordinate new product introductions (NPIs), trials, and process changes, and relate to relevant stakeholders.

Job description

FOREST LINK PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Manufacturing Production Manager to lead day-to-day production operations ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output.

You will plan manpower and production schedules, drive continuous improvement, and manage costs while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include coordinating with maintenance, QA, warehouse, and planning teams, monitoring KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, scrap, throughput), and