Production Manager

chris hunter pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chris Hunter Pte. Ltd. in Loyang, Singapore, is seeking a Production Line Manager to lead repair technicians and certification staff, fostering a safe, high-performance environment and driving staffing, onboarding, and training initiatives.

The role translates production strategy into SQCDP targets, balances capacity with customer demand, ensures repairs meet requirements, and coordinates with multiple departments to optimize workflow and maintain accurate time recording and training support.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• At least five years of relevant experience in the aerospace or airline industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Repair Technicians, Lead Technicians, and certifying staff, where applicable.
• Foster a safe, collaborative, and high-performance working environment.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, training, and competency development.
• Promote versatility, autonomy, accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration in line with the Together model.
• Ensure adequate staffing, skills, and resources to meet operational requirements.
• Translate production strategy and objectives into operational targets covering Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP).
• Plan and allocate workload, resources, and priorities to balance capacity with customer demand.
• Ensure repairs meet customer requirements for quality, quantity, cost, and delivery.
• Coordinate with the Production Manager and other departments to optimize workflow and respond to operational changes.
• Ensure accurate time recording and support internal and customer training activities.
• Monitor performance indicators, report results, and implement corrective and mitigation actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in production processes, equipment, productivity, and operational costs.
• Optimize production line organization and equipment utilization in line with site industrial strategy.
• Engage Lead Technicians in performance management and daily team coordination.
• Ensure compliance with operational routines and strategic objectives.
• Lead operational transformation and change initiatives in line with CSS requirements.
• Strengthen coordination with Quality, Supply Chain, Sales Administration, HSE, and other relevant departments.
• Promote knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and the development of team capabilities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational management

Safety, quality & HSE

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Staff development

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Title :Production Line Manager

Job Location : Loyang , near Pasir Ris
Industry : Aerospace / Aviation

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and develop Repair Technicians, Lead Technicians, and certifying staff, where applicable.
• Foster a safe, collaborative, and high-performance working environment.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, training, and competency development.
• Promote versatility, autonomy, accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration in line with the Together model.
• Ensure adequate staffing, skills, and resources to meet operational requirements.

2. Production and Operational Management

• Translate production strategy and objectives into operational targets covering Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP).
• Plan and allocate workload, resources, and priorities to balance capacity with customer demand.
• Ensure repairs meet customer requirements for quality, quantity, cost, and delivery.
• Coordinate with the Production Manager and other departments to optimize workflow and respond to operational changes.
• Ensure accurate time recording and support internal and customer training activities.

3. Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor performance indicators, report results, and implement corrective and mitigation actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in production processes, equipment, productivity, and operational costs.
• Optimize production line organization and equipment utilization in line with site industrial strategy.
• Engage Lead Technicians in performance management and daily team coordination.
• Ensure compliance with operational routines and strategic objectives.

4. Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements.
• Ensure all repair, production, and Certification/Return to Service activities comply with applicable regulations, including Part-145 requirements, quality standards, and internal procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, procedures, and operational data, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, directives, and customer requirements.

5. Change Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead operational transformation and change initiatives in line with Customer Support Services (CSS) requirements.
• Strengthen coordination with Quality, Supply Chain, Sales Administration, HSE, and other relevant departments.
• Promote knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and the development of team capabilities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• At least five years of relevant experience in the aerospace or airline industry is an advantage.