Production Supervisor: Lean & Continuous Improvement Lead

People Profilers Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

People Profilers Pte Ltd is seeking a seasoned Shift Supervisor to lead the manufacturing team, ensuring production plans are completed on time while upholding workmanship standards. The role requires hands-on leadership, resource planning, and proactive problem solving.

The successful candidate will manage shift planning, recruitment, and training to meet current and future requirements, and will drive lean initiatives (Kaizen, 5S) within a high-tech capital equipment environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in technical env within capital equipment, aviation, or manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience with skilled technicians.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift (4/3/4/3).
• Proven Lean/Kaizen or continuous improvement project experience.
• Experience in semiconductor or high-tech capital equipment manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing team to complete production plans on time while maintaining workmanship standards.
• Schedule resources, monitor progress, and resolve production issues proactively.
• Report shift production status to the Senior Manager.
• Lead team discipline, shift planning, and day-to-day operations.
• Oversee recruitment, performance appraisals, and training alignment.
• Lead or participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate with other Shift Supervisors for smooth handovers.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Resource planning

Troubleshooting

Shift planning

Staff development

Manufacturing equipment

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

People Profilers Pte Ltd is seeking a seasoned Shift Supervisor to lead the manufacturing team, ensuring production plans are completed on time while upholding workmanship standards. The role requires hands-on leadership, resource planning, and proactive problem solving.

The successful candidate will manage shift planning, recruitment, and training to meet current and future requirements, and will drive lean initiatives (Kaizen, 5S) within a high-tech capital equipment environment.