Production Controller (1 Year Contract - Renewable)

VDL ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. seeks a Production Scheduler/Controller to coordinate shopfloor operations, monitor progress, and ensure material readiness for timely fabrication. The role acts as the main operations liaison to support planning, scheduling and ERP-driven decisions.

You will develop schedules, manage daily meetings, and provide updates to the Production Planner to optimize throughput and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering/Materials/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as controller in manufacturing industry.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in advanced Excel, Power BI, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain optimized production schedules, releasing production orders and coordinating with departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate and monitor daily manufacturing and fabrication activities to ensure adherence to approved plans and escalate risks.
• Manage end-to-end shopfloor material readiness, including warehouse transfers and material issuance to support operations.
• Organize and chair daily shopfloor meetings to review progress, material readiness and constraints.
• Provide structured daily updates to the Production Planner on status, readiness, and operational risks.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Education

Diploma in Engineering/Materials/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel (Advanced functions)

Power BI

SQL

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:

• Diploma in Engineering/Materials/Industrial Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as controller in manufacturing industry or equivalent.
• Good communication & problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Advance Microsoft Excel functions, Power BI, SQL.