Production Manager (Semiconductor)

SCIENTE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SCIENTE is seeking a Production Manager / Section Manager to lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Cell Leaders, and Operators in a semiconductor manufacturing environment in Singapore. The role focuses on driving daily production performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while upholding high standards of quality, productivity, and cleanroom discipline.

You will oversee KPI delivery, identify process gaps, implement improvements, and develop training programmes to

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of production/manufacturing management experience.
• Hands-on people management and team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of production KPIs including output, quality, cost, cycle time, and productivity.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Cell Leaders, and Operators to achieve production KPIs and business objectives.
• Monitor and drive daily performance across key areas including output, quality, cost, cycle time, and productivity.
• Identify process gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute action plans to address production issues and achieve performance targets.
• Implement training programmes to strengthen the technical skills and capabilities of the production team.
• Ensure proper cleanroom cleanliness, housekeeping, and operator discipline are maintained.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to support production performance and achieve operational excellence.

Skills

People management

Production KPIs

Communication skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Diploma in Engineering (or related)

Job description

We are looking for a Production Manager / Section Manager to lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Cell Leaders, and Operators in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The role will be responsible for driving daily production performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while ensuring high standards of quality, productivity, and cleanroom discipline.

Mandatory Skill-set

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline;
• Must have at least 5 years of production / manufacturing management experience;
• Hands-on experience in people management and team leadership;
• Strong understanding of production KPIs including output, quality, cost, cycle time, and productivity;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilities.

Desired Skill-set

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or a high-technology manufacturing environment;
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment;
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and workplace discipline;
• Experience driving process improvement and operational excellence initiatives;
• Experience developing and implementing training programmes for production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Cell Leaders, and Operators to achieve production KPIs and business objectives;
• Monitor and drive daily performance across key areas including output, quality, cost, cycle time, and productivity;
• Identify process gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency;
• Develop and execute action plans to address production issues and achieve performance targets;
• Implement training programmes to strengthen the technical skills and capabilities of the production team;
• Ensure proper cleanroom cleanliness, housekeeping, and operator discipline are maintained;
• Collaborate with relevant teams to support production performance and achieve operational excellence.

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