Production Supervisor

Anbros Industries (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Anbros Industries (S) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily production, deploy manpower, and monitor performance on the shop floor. You will work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Planning to ensure targets are met, safety rules are followed, and processes stay aligned with SOPs.

You will lead a team, coordinate shifts, and drive continuous improvements to reduce downtime and wastage while maintaining quality across the production line in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a manufacturing or production environment.
• At least 2 years in a Production Supervisor or similar supervisory role.
• Diploma/NITEC/Higher NITEC in Manufacturing/Engineering preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management abilities.
• Hands-on with experience on the production floor.
• Strong understanding of operations, safety and quality requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and quick decision-making during downtime.
• Independent, fast-paced work style and reliability.
• Basic computer skills to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work night/shifting schedules, overtime, and off days as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet targets.
• Lead production employees: manpower deployment, task allocation, performance monitoring.
• Monitor output, productivity, material usage and wastage.
• Ensure proper manpower deployment per production needs.
• Track attendance, discipline and performance of staff.
• Provide coaching and feedback to team members.
• Train team to improve competency and adherence to procedures.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and company procedures.
• Monitor product quality and take corrective action when issues arise.
• Collaborate with Quality to address non-conformance and quality concerns.
• Troubleshoot production issues and minimise downtime.
• Coordinate with Maintenance on breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with safety rules.
• Address unsafe practices and operational risks promptly.
• Maintain production records and reports on output, usage, downtime, and incidents.
• Identify productivity improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Liaise with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Warehouse and others to ensure smooth operations.
• Handle day-to-day production and employee-related issues; escalate as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and manufacturing requirements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Hands-on

Manufacturing ops

Problem-solving

Communication

Night shifts

Overtime

Reports

Education

Diploma/NITEC (Manufacturing/Engineering)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to ensure production targets and schedules are achieved.

• Lead and manage production employees, including manpower deployment, task allocation and performance monitoring.

• Monitor production output, productivity, material usage, wastage and overall operational efficiency.

• Ensure sufficient manpower deployment and proper allocation of employees according to production requirements.

• Monitor employees' attendance, punctuality, discipline and work performance.

• Provide coaching, guidance and constructive feedback to production employees.

• Train and develop team members to improve competency, productivity and adherence to work procedures.

• Ensure all production activities are carried out according to established SOPs, work instructions and company procedures.

• Monitor product quality throughout the production process and take prompt corrective action when issues arise.

• Work closely with the Quality team to address product non-conformance and quality-related issues.

• Troubleshoot production and operational issues and implement appropriate solutions to minimise downtime and production disruption.

• Coordinate with the Maintenance team on equipment breakdowns, repairs and preventive maintenance requirements.

• Conduct regular workplace and safety inspections and ensure employees comply with all workplace safety requirements.

• Promptly address unsafe work practices, safety hazards and operational risks.

• Maintain accurate production records and reports, including production output, material usage, manpower, downtime, wastage and incidents.

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce wastage, improve processes and achieve cost savings.

• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives within the production department.

• Liaise closely with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Warehouse and other departments to ensure smooth production operations.

• Handle day-to-day production and employee-related issues and elevate significant matters to management where necessary.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, manufacturing requirements and applicable workplace safety regulations.

• Perform other production-related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• At least 2 years of experience in a Production Supervisor or similar supervisory role.

• Diploma, NITEC, Higher NITEC or relevant certification in Manufacturing, Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to supervise, motivate and manage production employees.

• Hands-on and comfortable working directly on the production floor.

• Good understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, workplace safety and quality requirements.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond quickly and make sound decisions during production issues or equipment downtime.

• Able to work independently and perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Basic computer skills with the ability to maintain production records and prepare reports.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able and willing to work night shifts and rotating shifts according to production requirements.

• Able to work long or extended hours when required to meet operational and production needs.

• Willing to work overtime when required.

• Able to support on off or rest days according to the production schedule.