Operations Director

One Search Consulting (Executive Search); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Medtech consulting firm is seeking an inspirational Operations and Business Leader based in Singapore. This role is accountable for overall site profit and loss performance, optimizing plant operations, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing production to enhance quality and efficiency, driving process improvements, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in financial metrics and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in financial metrics such as OEE, scrap, cost per unit, and yield.
• Proven leadership skills in managing operational and financial results.
• Experience in optimizing plant operations for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production/site operations for cost-efficient and quality manufacturing.
• Set direction for site performance and production targets.
• Improve standards for product quality and ongoing process enhancement.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Collaborate with department heads for achieving production objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.

Job description

Role is base in Singapore

Our client, a Medtech company, is looking for an inspirational Operations and Business Leader:

• Accountable for overall site profit and loss performance (monitor and improve key financial metrics: OEE, scrap, cost per unit, yield, etc).
• Lead, manage, and optimize plant operations to ensure strong operational and financial results.
• Oversee day-to-day operational activities and ensure workforce productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production/site operations to ensure products are manufactured in the most cost-efficient manner while meeting defined quality and safety standards, supporting on-time order fulfillment and enhanced customer satisfaction.
• Set direction for the site and ensure achievement of production targets related to volume, quality, schedule adherence, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop, sustain, and improve standards for product quality, performance and ongoing process enhancement.
• Drive improvements across manufacturing processes, products, equipment, tools, and overall product quality.
• Optimize performance through multiple operational levers, including capacity utilization and productivity maximization.
• Collaborate closely with department heads and support teams to achieve production objectives.
• Manage resources effectively to ensure sufficient production capacity, materials availability, and staffing levels.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and other key stakeholders, serving as the escalation point for customer service issues.
• Provide leadership, motivation, and performance management.
• Lead customer review meetings and ensure action plans are established to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure all quality standards are met and oversee compliance of all customer audits.
• Oversee quality systems to ensure products meet specifications and customer expectation.
• Drive strong safety culture and maintain zero-incident objectives.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements (EHS, labour, environmental).
• Ensure all policies, procedures, and activities comply with company rules and guidelines, local laws, regulations, and relevant ordinances.