Plant Manager

Jobstreet SG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Singapore is looking for a Production Manager to oversee plant operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. Responsibilities include managing production targets, leading team performance reviews, and optimizing processes for growth. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and holds a degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• Manage production targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure sufficient resources for manufacturing processes.
• Lead production team in operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary accountability for plant performance.
• Review and optimize production processes.
• Monitor process consistency for quality control.
• Monitor process consistency to meet quality specifications.
• Review employee performance and identify training needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive

Flexible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

10+ years of experience in a similar role

Job description

Develop and execute strategies to meet production targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

Ensure the plant team has sufficient resources and time to manufacture and deliver products according to schedule.

Lead the production team to achieve ongoing improvements in yield, efficiency, and cost optimization.

Act as the primary point of accountability for plant performance, safety, and compliance.

Lead performance review of team leaders and day production operator.

Review Production Processes and identify opportunities for optimization to allow future volume growth.

Oversee production planning and manpower allocation to meet demand and plant capacity.

Monitor process consistency to ensure finished products meet required quality specifications.

Ensure strict adherence to laws, safety regulations, and ISO requirements during all operations.

Handle complaints and inquiries related to production and quality issues.

Ensure accurate production inventory management, including annual cycle counts.

Comply with all regulatory, legal, and ISO standards.

People Management & Development

Review employee performance, identify training needs, and provide development opportunities.

Build strong teams with clear leadership structures and contingency plans.

Lead productivity improvement projects and process optimization initiatives.

Establish and monitor monthly KPIs for plant performance.

Support introduction of new products and first production runs.

Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Enjoy a dynamic and rapidly moving work environment
• Seek continuous improvement and system solutions
• Proactive, flexible and discrete

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree of Sciences, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in Project management in Manufacturing environment
• 10+ years of experience working in a similar role at a multi-national corporation or its Equivalent