Production Manager (Plastic / Polymer Mfg) | Tuas

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies in Singapore's Tuas area seeks a Production Manager to oversee 24/7 plastics/polymer manufacturing operations, drive performance, and lead multiple shifts.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, cross-functional collaboration with supply chain, maintenance, and quality teams, and strategic planning for capacity expansion and technology adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or related).
• 10+ years of production/manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role; plastics/polymer industry preferred.
• Proven track record in plastics, polymers, or composite manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Mandarin preferred to communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end plastics manufacturing workflows, including extrusion, machining, and assembly.
• Monitor KPIs such as output, yield, scrap rate, and cycle times, and address performance gaps.
• Lead, mentor, and manage production supervisors, technicians, and operators across multiple shifts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with supply chain, maintenance, process, and quality departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality and industry standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning for capacity expansion, new technology adoption, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Liaise with regional and international teams as necessary.

Job description

Production Manager (Plastic / Polymer Mfg) | Tuas

Job Openings Production Manager (Plastic / Polymer Mfg) | Tuas

About the job Production Manager (Plastic / Polymer Mfg) | Tuas

This role will be responsible for overseeing 24/7 high-volume production operations, ensuring manufacturing excellence, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet business objectives. You will lead a team of production operators, and technical support staff, ensuring alignment across departments and delivering products to the highest quality standards.

Jobscope:

• Oversee end-to-end plastics manufacturing workflows, including extrusion, machining, and assembly.
• Monitor KPIs such as output, yield, scrap rate, and cycle times, and implement actions to address performance gaps.
• Lead, mentor, and manage production supervisors, technicians, and operators across multiple shifts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality
• Work closely with supply chain, maintenance, process, and quality departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality and industry standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning for capacity expansion, new technology adoption, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Liaise with regional and international teams where necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or masters degree in mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years production or manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Polymer and plastics industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record in plastics, polymers, or composite manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Mandarin preferred to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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