Production Controller

VDL ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (Singapore) PTE. LTD. is seeking a Production Scheduler/Shopfloor Controller to drive daily fabrication activities and ensure material readiness. You will coordinate schedules, monitor progress, and communicate updates to the Production Planner for ERP-based decision making.

Ideal candidates have a relevant diploma and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities to support disciplined production execution.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Nitec in Engineering/Materials/Supply Chain/Logistics/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as controller in manufacturing industry or equivalent.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain optimized production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate daily shopfloor manufacturing and fabrication activities to align with approved plans.
• Manage end-to-end shopfloor material readiness and scheduling.
• Organize and chair daily shopfloor production meetings.
• Provide daily updates to Production Planner on status, material readiness and risks.

Skills

Production scheduling

Shopfloor coordination

Material management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Nitec/Diploma in Engineering/Materials/Supply Chain/Logistics/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Purpose: Responsible for supporting the day‑to‑day execution of Parts Fabrication Department (PFD) production order activities by coordinating shopfloor operations, monitoring production progress, and ensuring timely material availability. This role serves as the primary operational liaison on the manufacturing shopfloor, enabling disciplined production execution and providing structured feedback to the Production Planner to support effective planning, scheduling, and ERP-driven decision‑making

Key Area of Responsibilities:

Production Scheduling: Develop and maintain optimized production schedules, adjusting as needed to meet demands and deadlines. Ensure timely and accurate release of production orders, coordinating with departments to resolve discrepancies.

Production Shopfloor Control: Coordinate and monitor daily manufacturing and fabrication activities to ensure execution aligns with approved production plans, proactively identifying deviations, risks, or constraints and escalating issues as required.

Material Coordination & Control: Manage end‑to‑end shopfloor material readiness, including warehouse transfers, material issuance and execution of material schedules to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Daily Production Meetings: Organize and chair daily shopfloor meetings to review production progress, material readiness and operational constraints, ensuring clear communication and follow‑up actions.

Planning Interface Support: Provide structured daily updates on production status, material readiness, and operational risks to the Production Planner, supporting effective planning decisions and ERP-driven controls.

Requirements:

• Nitec/Diploma in Engineering/Materials/Supply Chain/Logistics/Industrial Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Preferably 1 year of experience as controller in manufacturing industry or equivalent.
• Good communication & problem-solving skills