Production Manager

HENG LONG LEATHER CO. (PTE) LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the leather manufacturing industry is looking for a Production Manager to oversee production activities and manage a workshop of 100 employees. The role involves ensuring product quality and implementing improvement initiatives in production efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, extensive manufacturing experience, and strong leadership abilities, particularly in tanning and dyeing processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing production experience.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.
• Expertise in tanning, dyeing, and finishing.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end production activities ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Lead a team of 100 employees to meet production metrics.
• Plan and manage the production budget and training processes.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Production

Job description

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for managing end-to-end production activities through effective use of manpower, materials, machines, and methods, ensuring a safe working environment in the plant.

Manage overall production flows to meet daily quality and productivity targets in a timely manner.

Manage a workshop of 100 employees.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Prioritize production schedules based on available manpower, equipment efficiency, capacity, and materials requirements.

Lead and engage team to achieve production key performance metrics.

Drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency to maximize capacity and manufacturing capability.

Understand each customer’s expectations (aspects and physical performances).

Ensure timely response to operational issues impacting customer satisfaction; act as an interface in establishing and ensuring conformance to customer requirements, and initiate corrective actions.

Plan and manage the production budget.

Manage the performance management process, including developing team and individual goals, implementing employee development plans, and coaching.

Manage talent selection, performance, and discipline processes.

Ensure employees follow appropriate department training, including Environmental, Health, and Safety training, and compliance with safety/ISO policies and procedures in production matters.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Production
• Expertise in tanning, dyeing, and finishing
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing production experience
• Experience in managing teams
• Fluent in English and Mandarin
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a positive attitude
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental matters