Production Assistant Manager (Japanese Speaking) - JY

PASONA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PASONA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. in Clementi seeks an Operations Supervisor to manage daily manufacturing in the central kitchen.

You will formulate production plans, track progress, meet delivery deadlines, and supervise staff across shifts. You will monitor processes, optimize efficiency, control costs, perform inventory checks, and liaise with restaurants and the Japanese headquarters. Strong problem-solving, independent work, and clear team communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and supervising people in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and production management is a strong asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and communicate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise daily manufacturing operations in the central kitchen.
• Form production plans, monitor progress, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee manufacturing processes and improve production efficiency.
• Identify process issues and implement improvement measures.
• Conduct inventory checks and coordinate with restaurants and the Japanese HQ.
• Bridge between Central Kitchen Manager and local staff; manage staff allocations and shifts.
• Manage raw material usage and manufacturing costs; promote productivity-enhancing actions.
• Create reports on production performance, quality, and costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

People management

Proactive problem solving

Independent worker

Clear communication

Job description

Job ID: 20477

Location: Clementi

Working hours: 9am to 6pm

Salary: up to $7,000 (Depending on experiences)

Job Description

• Management and supervision of daily manufacturing operations in the central kitchen
• Formulation of production plans, progress management, and strict adherence to delivery deadlines
• Management of manufacturing processes and improvement of production efficiency
• Identification of issues in manufacturing processes and implementation of improvement measures
• Inventory checks and coordination with restaurants and the Japanese headquarters
• Acting as a bridge between the Central Kitchen Manager and local staff
• Staff allocation and shift management according to production plans
• Management of raw material usage and manufacturing costs
• Promotion of improvement activities aimed at enhancing productivity and reducing costs
• Creation of reports regarding production performance, quality, costs,
• Other ad hoc jobs assigned by the Manager.

Job Requirement

• Experience in managing and supervising people
• Ideal experience working in a food manufacturing plant, central kitchen, or factory is an advantage
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience in food manufacturing processes and production management are considered strong assets
• Ability to think and act proactively with minimal supervision, with strong problem‑solving skills
• Capable of working independently while maintaining effective communication with the team
• Business‑level proficiency in Japanese to liaise with Japanese‑speaking clients and stakeholders