Manufacturing Supervisor (12-hour Shift)

QUESS SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS (approximate) and quarterly bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, dental & optical benefits

Shift allowance where applicable

Professional development & technical培训

Exposure to advanced semiconductor制造技术

Long-term career development

Job summary

QUESS SINGAPORE is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a team of Engineering Assistants in a fast-paced semiconductor environment. You will drive daily production performance, ensure safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets are met, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have a diploma or degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Robotics, 3+ years in supervisory roles, and a proven ability to manage 20–40 people on a 12‑hour rotating

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in semiconductors or manufacturing.
• Experience leading a team of about 20–40 employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and motivate a team to meet production targets.
• Oversee daily manufacturing activities with safety and quality in mind.
• Manage manpower deployment and shift resources per workload needs.
• Track performance, identify gaps and drive improvements to reduce downtime.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to foster accountability.
• Ensure smooth shift handovers and timely production updates.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Quality and Program Management.
• Support manpower forecasting and overtime planning.
• Drive process improvements and data-driven performance tracking.
• Take ownership of additional operations projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Team motivation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics & Smart Systems or related

Tools

MS Office

Agile

Oracle systems

Job description

Manufacturing Supervisor

12-Hour Rotating Shift | Day & Night

Quess Singapore is representing a leading organisation in the semiconductor manufacturing industry to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys managing people, driving production performance and maintaining high operational standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will oversee a team of Engineering Assistants, ensuring that daily manufacturing operations run smoothly while meeting safety, quality, delivery and productivity expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and motivate a team of Engineering Assistants to achieve production targets and operational objectives.

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, quality requirements and production schedules.

• Manage manpower deployment and shift resources in line with operational demands and workload priorities.

• Track production performance, identify operational gaps and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime and disruptions.

• Provide coaching, guidance and performance feedback to team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Ensure proper shift handovers and timely communication of production updates, operational challenges and critical issues.

• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Planning, Engineering, Quality and Program Management, to resolve production-related matters.

• Support manpower forecasting, overtime arrangements and resource planning to maintain operational efficiency.

• Drive process improvements, operational discipline and data-driven performance monitoring.

• Take ownership of additional operational initiatives and projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics & Smart Systems or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience within a semiconductor or manufacturing environment.

• Proven track record in leading and managing a team of approximately 20-40 employees.

• Comfortable working on a 12-hour rotating day/night shift, including weekends.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop, motivate and manage team performance.

• Able to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with Agile and Oracle systems would be advantageous.

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to respond effectively to operational challenges.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) will be an added advantage.

• Candidates who are available immediately or on short notice will be preferred.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary package with AWS and quarterly variable bonus.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and optical benefits.

• Shift allowance, where applicable.

• Opportunities for professional development, technical training and further education.

• Exposure to advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies within an established global organisation.

• Long-term career development opportunities in a growing industry.

Interested?

If you have the relevant manufacturing leadership experience and are ready for your next career move, we would love to hear from you.

John Koh Yong Chong
EA License Number: 23C2060
Registration ID is R1110099