Production Supervisor - Semiconductor

RecruitFirst Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitFirst Pte. Ltd is seeking a proactive Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team in achieving production goals with a focus on safety, quality and efficiency.

The role involves overseeing daily shift operations, resource planning and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced capital equipment manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in technical environment—capital equipment, aviation or manufacturing.
• 3+ years supervisory experience managing technicians.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift (4/3/4/3).
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Lean/Kaizen or continuous improvement project experience.
• Experience in semiconductor or high-tech capital equipment manufacturing is a plus.
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing systems and automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing team to ensure timely completion of production plans and maintain/improve workmanship standards.
• Schedule and allocate resources, monitor progress and resolve production issues.
• Report shift production status and key updates to the Senior Manager.
• Lead shift planning and day-to-day operations with discipline.
• Oversee recruitment, performance appraisals and training alignment for shift needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment per safety standards.
• Lead or participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects (Kaizen, 5S, waste reduction).
• Coordinate with other Shift Supervisors for smooth handovers and communications.
• Analyze practices and recommend or implement system/process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team in achieving production goals while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The role involves overseeing daily shift operations, resource planning, team management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Manager, the successful candidate will ensure smooth production handovers, enforce discipline, and drive lean manufacturing practices. This position requires strong leadership skills, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to manage a team in a fast-paced capital equipment manufacturing environment.

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.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's in Engineering related studies.
• Minimum 5 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 (4/3/4/3) shift schedule
• 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.
• Experience in semiconductor or high-tech capital equipment manufacturing will be a plus.
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing systems and automation will be a plus.

We regret to inform that on shortlisted candidate will be contacted.