Plant Operations Lead – Expansion & Lean Excellence

tqc precision engineering pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

tqc precision engineering pte. ltd. is seeking an Operations leader to manage day-to-day operations at two plants and drive expansion readiness. The role requires strong Lean, KPI-driven oversight and the ability to coordinate across Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain.

The candidate will oversee plant setup, manpower planning, equipment planning and process development, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading manufacturing operations within semiconductor capital equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, or complex assembly environments.
• Experience managing and developing manufacturing teams and frontline leaders.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using manufacturing metrics and KPIs to drive operational performance.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the 19 Jurong Port Road plant.
• Lead and manage the Operations team to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Oversee the implementation and operational readiness of the new plant as part of the expansion plan.
• Coordinate manpower, machinery, materials, production schedules and resources to support business requirements.
• Establish and improve operational processes, workflows and SOPs for the new plant.
• Monitor production activities, output, productivity, quality and operational efficiency.
• Ensure effective coordination between production, engineering, warehouse, quality, procurement and other supporting functions.
• Identify operational issues and implement timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure the plant operates in accordance with company policies, safety requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Lead and oversee the overall operational team at 3 Joo Koon Circle, excluding the Sales Department.
• Manage and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to ensure smooth production flow and timely delivery.
• Monitor manpower deployment, production capacity, productivity and resource utilization.
• Work closely with department heads to resolve operational issues and improve overall efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, cost effectiveness and operational performance.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between the various operational functions.
• Expansion & New Plant Development: support expansion strategy and operational planning for the 19 Jurong Port Road facility.
• Participate in plant setup, operational planning, manpower planning, equipment planning and process development.
• Develop implementation plans and timelines to ensure the new facility is operationally ready.
• Identify potential operational risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ensure smooth transition and coordination between the existing and new facilities where required.
• People & Team Management: lead, motivate and develop the Operations team to achieve objectives.
• Plan manpower requirements and ensure appropriate deployment of resources.
• Set clear performance expectations and monitor team performance.
• Coach and develop supervisors and key operational personnel.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, discipline and a continuous improvement culture.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement: monitor KPIs, analyze data and drive Lean and cost-saving initiatives.
• Review processes and suggest improvements to reduce wastage.
• Prepare regular operational reports and provide updates to Management.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance: ensure manufacturing activities comply with policies, SOPs and safety requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance across facilities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: align operations with business objectives and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, HR.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

tqc precision engineering pte. ltd. is seeking an Operations leader to manage day-to-day operations at two plants and drive expansion readiness. The role requires strong Lean, KPI-driven oversight and the ability to coordinate across Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain.

The candidate will oversee plant setup, manpower planning, equipment planning and process development, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.