Operations Manager - Functional Mgmt

Baker Hughes; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Medical coverage

Insurance programs

Development opportunities

Travel between Singapore and Batam

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence across facilities. The role will require onsite work in Batam with regular travel to Singapore, ensuring safe, on-time production within budget while applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical/industrial engineering background, 5+ years of leadership experience, and strong knowledge of ERP systems and QMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering/operations field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily factory/plant operations to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma methods to streamline processes and reduce waste.
• Coordinate with sourcing, maintenance, and warehousing to manage materials and asset availability.
• Enforce quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across the facility.
• Manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and drive cost efficiency.
• Lead, train, and develop production staff and engineers.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

QMS

Job description

Operations Manager - Functional Mgmt

Driving Operational Excellence Across Manufacturing Operations

Operations Manager - Functional Mgmt

Driving Operational Excellence Across Manufacturing Operations

Do you enjoy leading manufacturing teams and driving operational performance?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future

Fuel your passion

As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing daily factory and plant operations, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. This position is employed by Vetco Gray Pte. Ltd., Singapore, supporting the manufacturing facility in Batam, Indonesia. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite in Batam approximately 3–5 days per week, with the flexibility to return to Singapore on weekends and public holidays.

As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Production Oversight: Monitor daily manufacturing output, manage shift schedules, and ensure production targets and delivery deadlines are met.
• Process Improvement: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce scrap and rework, and boost productivity.
• Resource & Supply Chain Management: Coordinate with sourcing, maintenance, and warehousing teams to manage raw material inventory, equipment availability, and plant maintenance plans.
• Quality & Safety Enforcement: Maintain strict quality control protocols and enforce workplace health, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Budget & Cost Control: Track operational expenditures, manage department budgets, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive profitability.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor production personnel, supervisors, and engineers to build a high-performance culture.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Have at least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Have experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Have knowledge of ERP systems, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and preventive maintenance programs.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, financial, and people leadership skills.
• Possess excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Work in a way that works for you

This role offers flexibility to support regular travel between Singapore and Batam while maintaining operational leadership of the manufacturing facility.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We invest in the health, wellbeing, and development of our workforce and empower our employees to succeed.

Working for you

Join us and benefit from work-life balance programs, medical coverage, insurance programs, financial benefits, and development opportunities.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Manager - Functional Mgmt

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.