Metal Manufacturing Director - Based in SG and China

People Profilers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the metals industry is looking for a strategic and results-driven Manufacturing Director. This role will oversee production operations across facilities, ensuring safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Candidates should have extensive experience and a strong track record in process optimization and leadership in large-scale manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in metal manufacturing.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with international operations or multi-site management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end manufacturing process.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma.
• Lead and mentor high-performing teams.
• Implement automation and digitization solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Process Optimization

Metal Manufacturing

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Director (Lead Manufacturing Engineer) – Metals Industry

Working location: 30% in Singapore, 70% in China

Location: AMK

Industry: Aerospace

Salary Range: Up to $12,000

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Metal Manufacturing to lead our production operations across one or more facilities. This role oversees all aspects of metal processing and fabrication, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate has deep experience in metal manufacturing processes and a proven ability to lead large teams and complex operations.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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