Operations Shift Supervisor – Rotor Repair

CIELO TALENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

CIELO TALENT PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead rotor repair operations, coordinating takt-based production and a team of technicians on site.

You will drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement while aligning with production targets. With a Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering and at least 3 years in manufacturing with supervisory duties, you’ll manage risk, perform RCA-driven actions, and collaborate with Maintenance to minimise downtime in a

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with supervisory duties.
• Experience in heavy equipment maintenance or similar technical operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead rotor repair operations and align with takt-based production schedules.
• Supervise technicians, manage manpower, attendance tracking, and task assignments.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and DMS reviews covering SQDC performance.
• Escalate operational issues via Andon and ensure timely resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste, variability, and improve process efficiency.
• Promote continuous improvement and employee engagement in problem-solving activities.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety policies and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Promote Life Saving Rules and a safety-first culture across the shift.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Participate in Gemba walks and Layered Process Reviews to address safety gaps.
• Troubleshoot equipment with Maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and support preventive maintenance.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable throughput improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team management

Decision-making

RCA experience

Quality & safety awareness

Ability to respond to emergencies

Education

Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage rotor repair operations, ensuring smooth execution of takt-based production schedules.

• Supervise and coordinate a team of technicians, including manpower allocation, attendance tracking, and task assignment.

• Conduct toolbox meetings and Daily Management System (DMS) reviews covering SQDC performance.

• Escalate operational issues through established communication channels (e.g., Andon systems) and ensure timely resolution.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and improve process efficiency.

• Promote and sustain a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement in problem-solving activities.

• Ensure full compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Promote and enforce Life Saving Rules and a strong safety-first culture across the shift.

• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.

• Participate in Gemba walks and Layered Process Reviews (LPR) to identify and address safety gaps.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, work instructions, and inspection requirements.

• Enforce standardized work practices and support compliance with ISO 9001 quality management systems.

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for quality deviations.

• Troubleshoot equipment and process-related issues in collaboration with Maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

• Monitor equipment performance and support preventive maintenance activities.

• Identify process bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions to improve throughput.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with team lead or supervisory responsibilities.

• Proven experience in heavy equipment maintenance, or similar technical operations is preferred.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team management capabilities.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.

• Experience in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action systems.

• Knowledge of quality and safety standards, including ISO 9001 (and OHSAS 18001 or equivalent).

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

• Ability to respond promptly to operational emergencies and escalations.