Operations Executive

CREMER SUSTAINABLE FOODS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CREMER SUSTAINABLE FOODS PTE. LTD. is seeking an organized Production Planner to support the Plant Director with daily and weekly production plans, data entry, and site operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate across departments, monitor KPIs, maintain GMP/HACCP documentation, and drive continuous improvement through Lean and 5S initiatives while ensuring accurate records and timely reports.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Plant Director in preparing daily and weekly production plans.
• Enter production, inventory, and manpower data into ERP System (Microsoft Business Central) or Excel where applicable.
• Maintain SOPs, work instructions, and production records; prepare documentation for audits and management meetings.
• Monitor raw material and packaging stock levels; coordinate with Warehouse to ensure timely material issuance.
• Update and monitor key performance indicators; prepare trend analyses and suggest improvements.
• Assist in Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives; track project timelines and action items.
• Schedule meetings and prepare presentation materials; record minutes and follow up on action items.
• Coordinate communication between departments and perform other duties assigned by the Plant Director.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Food Science/Technology/Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

1. Production Planning & Coordination

• Assist the Plant Director in preparing daily and weekly production plans.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Procurement, and QA to ensure materials are available.
• Monitor production schedules and highlight delays or bottlenecks.
• Track production progress and update planning status.

2. Data Entry & Reporting

• Enter production, inventory, and manpower data into ERP System (Microsoft Business Central) or Excel where applicable.
• Prepare daily production reports and KPI dashboards.
• Maintain records for raw materials, finished goods, wastage, and downtime.
• Generate reports for management meetings.

3. Site Operations Support

• Conduct routine factory walkthroughs to monitor housekeeping and GMP compliance.
• Follow up on corrective actions from production, QA, maintenance, and safety teams.
• Assist in coordinating maintenance schedules and shutdown activities.
• Monitor operational issues and elevate them to the Plant Director.

4. Inventory & Material Control

• Monitor raw material and packaging stock levels.
• Coordinate with Warehouse to ensure timely material issuance.
• Assist with stock reconciliation and inventory accuracy.
• Support cycle counts and stock audits.

5. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain SOPs, work instructions, and production records.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure production documents are completed accurately.
• Support food safety and quality management systems (HACCP,GMP, ISO/FSSC if applicable).

6. KPI Monitoring

• Update and monitor key performance indicators.
• Prepare trend analyses and recommend improvement opportunities.

7. Project & Continuous Improvement

• Assist in implementing Lean Manufacturing and 5Sinitiatives.
• Track project timelines and action items.

8. Administrative Support

• Schedule meetings and prepare presentation materials.
• Record meeting minutes and follow up on action items.
• Coordinate communication between departments.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Plant Director.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in food manufacturing
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.