Production Supervisor — Lean & Continuous Improvement

ASM FRONT-END MANUFACTURING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM FRONT-END MANUFACTURING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a proactive Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team, achieving production goals while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and efficiency.

The role involves overseeing daily shift operations, resource planning, team management and driving lean manufacturing practices. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will ensure smooth handovers and enforce discipline in a fast-paced capital equipment environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering-related studies.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical environment within the capital equipment, or aviation or manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience managing a highly skilled technician workforce.
• Practical, hands-on experience in equipment manufacturing, including mechanical/electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Willing and able to work on a 12 hours rotating shift pattern (4/3/3/4) rotated quarterly.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in implementing Lean/Kaizen or other continuous improvement projects.
• Demonstrated capability in resource planning and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing team to ensure timely completion of production plans, while maintaining and improving workmanship standards.
• Schedule and allocate adequate resources, monitor progress, and resolve production issues proactively.
• Report shift production status and key updates to the Senior Manager.
• Act as a key personnel in independently leading team discipline, shift planning, and day-to-day operations.
• Oversee team recruitment, performance appraisals, and ensure skills training is aligned with current and future shift requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with workplace safety and housekeeping standards.
• Lead or participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, waste reduction).
• Coordinate effectively with other Shift Supervisors to ensure smooth and well-communicated production handovers.
• Analyze operational practices and recommend or implement system/process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Lean/Kaizen experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering-related studies

Job description

ASM FRONT-END MANUFACTURING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a proactive Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team, achieving production goals while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and efficiency.

The role involves overseeing daily shift operations, resource planning, team management and driving lean manufacturing practices. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will ensure smooth handovers and enforce discipline in a fast-paced capital equipment environment.