Operations Manager (plastic molding industry)

INTERNATIONAL WORKPLACE CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is looking for an Operations Manager for their Plastic Molding Division. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in operations management in the plastic molding sector. Responsibilities include overseeing production, driving lean initiatives, and leading diverse teams. The position requires a willingness to be based overseas for project setups, offering a dynamic opportunity to drive impactful changes across regions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in operations or plant management within plastic molding.
• Deep understanding of tooling and quality systems.
• Strong leadership in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end operations.
• Set up and scale manufacturing lines for new plants.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Build high-performance teams through strong leadership.
• Collaborate with teams for custom molding solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Analyze KPIs for cost reduction and efficiency.

Skills

Hands-on experience in plastic molding

Leadership in multicultural settings

Ability to scale operations

Understanding of molding processes

Working knowledge of ERP/MES systems

Job description

Our client is a specialized injection molding company focused on precision tool fabrication, advanced plastic processing, and assembly operations for the consumer electronics, industrial, and medical sectors.

Its oil & gas division is well-regarded for its expertise in precision deep-hole drilling and the machining of exotic metal components.

Position: Operations Manager – Plastic Molding Division
Location: Singapore / SEA – Willingness to be based overseas for project setups is essential
Industry: Precision Plastic Injection Molding | Tooling | Assembly

Do you have hands-on experience in plastic molding and a knack for scaling production lines, optimizing workflow, and leading diverse teams? Does your work support precision plastic molding solutions for consumer electronics, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors?

As our Client expands, they are looking for an Operations Manager ready to drive high-impact initiatives and streamline operations across regions.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end operations: production, QA/QC, maintenance, supply chain, and logistics.
• Set up and scale manufacturing lines for new or overseas plants (travel/relocation required for periods).
• Drive lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement projects.
• Build high-performance teams through strong people leadership and on-the-floor engagement.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and commercial teams for NPI (New Product Introduction) and custom molding solutions.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Analyze KPIs and implement data-driven strategies for cost reduction and efficiency gains.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience (7+ years) in operations or plant management within plastic molding / injection molding.
• Deep understanding of molding processes, tooling, automation, and quality systems.
• Strong leadership in multicultural and cross-border settings.
• Ability to manage complexity, scale operations, and lead factory set-ups abroad.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MES systems and manufacturing dashboards.

Bonus If You Have:

• Experience setting up greenfield or brownfield manufacturing plants.
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or related methodologies.