Production Manager

CARIFLEX PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIFLEX PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned Production Leader to drive cost-efficient plant operations in a petrochemical setting. You will oversee a 30-50 person team and collaborate with Maintenance, Projects, Reliability, and HSE to run SOPs and plant improvements.

The role demands 12–15 years in chemical manufacturing, with rubber/polymer/petrochemical experience preferred, plus a proven record in leadership, coaching, and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in Chemical Manufacturing facilities.
• Production Experience in Rubber, Polymer or Petrochemical plants will be preferred.
• Supervisory experiences in leading a team of engineers, shift leaders and technicians.
• Excellent Leadership, Planning, People management & Problem-Solving skills.
• Advance Coaching & Mentoring Skill to technician and Undergraduates.
• Preferred Experience of Green Field Start-up, Operating Procedure development.
• Good written & verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Singapore Regulations & Industry HSE practices & Process Safety.
• Prior experience in Six Sigma, Lean, 5S, and continual improvement programs are preferred.
• Degree in Engineering (Chemical or other equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Lead plans and processes to optimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Accountable for plant operations and performance in accordance with production Goals.
• Manage Team of 30-50 people.
• Coach, Guide & Career Management of Shift Teams, and Engineers.
• Cross function collaborations with Maintenance, Project, Reliability Technical- Technology and HSE supervisors to manage Petrochemical Manufacturing Site.
• Lead the Operating Procedure development and Plant improvement activities.
• Endorse plant related risk assessment and compliance of Safe operating work practices.
• Hire, Train, Develop, Inspire and Coach the Production team.
• Lead emergency response, Crisis Management events to safely mitigate.
• Provide guidance of shift team during plant troubleshooting, Start-ups/ Shutdowns/ Turn arounds.
• Responsible for the development, implementation of prestart up planning activities and oversee commissioning & Start- up activities of grassroot facilities.
• Capable to identify, develop and implement improvements/ changes in the Plant

Skills

Leadership

Planning

People management

Problem solving

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Continuous improvement

Greenfield startup

Six Sigma

Lean

5S

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead plans and processes to optimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital
• Accountable for plant operations and performance in accordance with production Goals
• Manage Team of 30-50 people
• Coach, Guide & Career Management of Shift Teams, and Engineers
• Cross function collaborations with Maintenance, Project, Reliability Technical- Technology and HSE supervisors to manage Petrochemical Manufacturing Site
• Lead the Operating Procedure development and Plant improvement activities
• Endorse plant related risk assessment and compliance of Safe operating work practices
• Hire, Train, Develop, Inspire and Coach the Production team
• Lead emergency response, Crisis Management events to safely mitigate
• Provide guidance of shift team during plant troubleshooting, Start-ups/ Shutdowns/ Turn arounds
• Responsible for the development, implementation of prestart up planning activities and oversee commissioning & Start- up activities of grassroot facilities
• Capable to identify, develop and implement improvements/ changes in the Plant

Requirements:

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in Chemical Manufacturing facilities
• Production Experience in Rubber, Polymer or Petrochemical plants will be preferred
• Supervisory experiences in leading a team of engineers, shift leaders and technicians
• Excellent Leadership, Planning, People management & Problem-Solving skills
• Advance Coaching & Mentoring Skill to technician and Undergraduates
• Preferred Experience of Green Field Start-up, Operating Procedure development
• Good written & verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Singapore Regulations & Industry HSE practices & Process Safety
• Prior experience in Six Sigma, Lean, 5S, and continual improvement programs are preferred
• Degree in Engineering (Chemical or other equivalent)