Optics Production Manager - Lean Ops & Impact

Leica Microsystems; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company in Singapore, is seeking a seasoned Manager of Optics Production. You will lead daily production, develop Supervisors and production staff, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring safety and quality.

You will apply Danaher Business System, Lean methods and cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues and support new product introductions, ensuring smooth lifecycle transitions. This on-site role is based inSingapore.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline.
• Minimum eight years of production or manufacturing management experience.
• Minimum five years directly managing production employees including supervisors.
• Experience managing production planning, manpower allocation, manufacturing capacity and equipment utilization.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement or operational-excellence methodologies.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English for production documentation and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily optics production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity and cost objectives.
• Develop the production organization, including Supervisors and production associates, through workforce planning and coaching.
• Manage the financial performance of Optics Production by controlling labor, material and spending and preparing operating budgets.
• Drive productivity and operational excellence by applying Danaher Business System and Lean tools.
• Ensure product quality, safety and regulatory compliance by maintaining QMS and EHS requirements.
• Partner with Planning, Purchasing, Engineering and Quality to resolve production and quality issues and align capacity.
• Support lifecycle activities including New Product Introduction and phase-in/phase-out execution.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Operational excellence

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Kanban

5S

Daily Management

Job description

Leica Microsystems, a Danaher operating company in Singapore, is seeking a seasoned Manager of Optics Production. You will lead daily production, develop Supervisors and production staff, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring safety and quality.

You will apply Danaher Business System, Lean methods and cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues and support new product introductions, ensuring smooth lifecycle transitions. This on-site role is based inSingapore.