Product Manager

MENCAST OFFSHORE & MARINE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste treatment company in Singapore is looking for a Product Manager to oversee the management of their hazardous waste treatment production line. The role focuses on ensuring effective plant operations, compliance with regulations, and coordinating between sales and operations. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in production line management, a degree in Chemical Engineering, and strong leadership skills. This position requires multi-disciplinary collaboration and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial production line management.
• Strong understanding of hazardous waste and plant operations.
• Ability to manage production under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of hazardous waste treatment production lines.
• Plan and optimize operating conditions based on waste characteristics.
• Manage production teams and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Production planning

Team management

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Evaporation systems

Industrial centrifuges

Filtration systems

Job description

Position objective and summary

• The Product Manager is responsible for the overall operation and management of the hazardous waste treatment production line, with core technologies including evaporation, centrifugation, and filtration.
• The role ensures safe, stable, and efficient plant operations while maintaining regulatory compliance, production targets, and cost control.
• This position also serves as a key interface between plant operations and the sales/commercial team, providing technical and capacity input to support business decisions.

Main tasks / activities / responsibilities

1. Production Line Operation and Process Management

• Lead and manage daily operations of hazardous waste treatment production lines, including evaporation systems, centrifuges, and filtration units.
• Ensure all equipment operates within design and safety limits while meeting throughput and quality requirements.
• Plan and optimize operating conditions based on waste characteristics such as moisture content, oil content, salinity, and solids loading.
• Monitor key operating parameters (temperature, pressure, rotation speed, concentration, filtration flux, etc.) and respond promptly to process deviations.

2. Production Planning and Resource Coordination

• Develop and execute production plans based on incoming waste streams and sales orders.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment availability, and processing capacity to ensure smooth production flow.
• Manage production materials, consumables, and critical spare parts to control operating costs and minimize downtime.

3. Equipment and Site Management

• Oversee routine inspection, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of production equipment in coordination with maintenance teams.
• Drive equipment reliability improvement and reduce unplanned shutdowns.
• Ensure good housekeeping, 5S implementation, and disciplined site management within production areas.

4. Plant Operations and Team Management

• Manage production teams, including shift planning, training, skill development, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure all production activities comply with company SOPs, EHS requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in risk assessments (RA) and management of change (MOC) for process or operational modifications.

5. Sales Interface and Technical Support

• Act as the production representative to support sales and commercial teams.
• Participate in technical feasibility assessments for new waste streams or projects.
• Provide inputs on treatment capacity, processing timelines, operational constraints, and cost considerations to support pricing and contract decisions.
• Maintain regular communication with sales on production progress, limitations, and operational risks.

6. Documentation and Compliance Support

• Ensure proper documentation of production records, operating data, and performance reports.
• Support government inspections, customer audits, and internal audits from a production and technical perspective.

Job requirements

1. Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Major in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines is preferred.

2. Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of industrial production line experience, preferably in hazardous waste treatment, chemical processing, environmental, or resource recovery industries.
• Proven experience in production line or plant operations management is strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on operational and management experience in one or more of the following systems:
  • Evaporation systems (e.g. multi‑effect evaporation, MVR)
  • Industrial centrifuges (e.g. decanter centrifuges, disc‑stack centrifuges)
  • Solid‑liquid separation or filtration systems (e.g. filter press, bag filter, candle filter)

3. Technical and Management Competency

• Strong understanding of hazardous waste production processes and plant operation logic.
• Ability to make sound technical judgments and lead teams to resolve process or equipment issues.
• Capable of production planning, capacity management, manpower coordination, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Able to provide technical input to support commercial and operational decision‑making.

4. Soft Skills and General Competency

• High sense of responsibility and strong execution capability under production pressure.
• Good communication skills, able to effectively bridge operations, sales, and management.
• Willing and able to work in a plant‑based, on‑site operational environment, including shift or flexible working arrangements if required.