Production Supervisor – Specialty Chemicals

Resilux Nv; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stemgenic partners with a growing international specialty chemicals manufacturer to establish a new Singapore plant. This pioneer role leads production operations during commissioning, startup, and ramp-up, with hands-on leadership to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across the site.

The role requires experience in chemical manufacturing, demonstrated supervisory capability, and a hands-on mindset to drive continuous improvements in a new facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical, polymer, specialty chemicals, coatings, resins, or related manufacturing environments.
• Prior supervisory or shift leadership experience is mandatory.
• Hands-on operational mindset with willingness to lead from the front.
• Exposure to batch processing and mixing operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production activities including mixing, batching, filling, packaging, and material-handling operations
• Supervise and develop production operators and technicians
• Support production startup, commissioning, and ramp-up activities
• Coordinate closely with Quality, Warehouse, Maintenance, and HSE teams
• Monitor production schedules, operational efficiency, and safety compliance
• Support troubleshooting, equipment checks, and operational improvements

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Hands-on operations

Batch processing

Job description

• Location: Singapore
• New plant setup – Pioneer role
• Permanent role
• Production Leadership

About Our Client

Stemgenic is proud to be partnering exclusively with a growing international specialty chemicals manufacturer establishing a new manufacturing facility in Singapore as part of its Asia-Pacific expansion strategy.

The company is recognised globally for its expertise in high-performance polyurethane, epoxy, silicones, adhesives, sealants, and advanced material technologies — supporting industries such as e-mobility, energy storage, automotive electronics, industrial systems, and electrical engineering applications.

Job Details

A highly hands-on production leadership role supporting the establishment of production operations within a new specialty chemicals manufacturing environment in Singapore. Lead from the front during commissioning, startup, and operational ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production activities including mixing, batching, filling, packaging, and material-handling operations
• Supervise and develop production operators and technicians
• Support production startup, commissioning, and operational ramp-up activities
• Coordinate closely with Quality, Warehouse, Maintenance, and HSE teams
• Monitor production schedules, operational efficiency, and safety compliance
• Support troubleshooting, equipment checks, and operational improvements

Job Requirements

• Experience within chemical, polymer, specialty chemicals, coatings, resins, or related manufacturing environments
• Prior supervisory or shift leadership experience (mandatory)
• Hands-on operational mindset with willingness to lead from the front
• Exposure to batch processing and mixing operations preferred
• Comfortable supporting future shift-based operations

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Pioneer hire within a new Singapore manufacturing operation
• Exposure to German manufacturing standards and international technical teams
• Long-term career growth within an expanding APAC operation
• Opportunity to participate in commissioning and startup activities
• Exposure to advanced materials supporting high-growth industries — e-mobility, energy storage, electronics

Please be advised that due to the considerable number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who meet our client's requirements.

We appreciate your understanding and wish you the best in your career endeavors.