Senior Director of Industrial Engineering and Lean Manufacturing

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking an experienced leader in Industrial Engineering to drive Lean transformation initiatives across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of expertise in lean manufacturing, a strong background in strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills. This role requires leading high-performing teams and optimizing manufacturing processes globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, or operations leadership roles.
• Proven track record of leading Lean transformation initiatives across multiple global manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead factory layout planning and production flow design across all global manufacturing sites.
• Develop and implement group-wide Industrial Engineering and Lean operation standards and SOPs.
• Drive resource optimisation using Industrial engineering and Lean Manufacturing principles across all sites.

Skills

Lean transformation initiatives

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional team influence

Multilingual capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead factory layout planning and production flow design across all global manufacturing sites.
• Develop and implement group-wide Industrial Engineering and Lean operation standards and SOPs.
• Lead Lean transformation initiatives including VSM, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, SMED to improve productivity.
• Integrate manufacturing data for standardized processes and performance KPIs across sites.
• Build and lead the IE & Lean team, defining functional roles, talent development, and training plans.
• Report regularly to senior executives and coordinate Lean initiatives across business units and sites.
• Drive resource optimisation using Industrial engineering and Lean Manufacturing principles across all sites.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, or operations leadership roles.
• Proven track record of leading Lean transformation initiatives across multiple global manufacturing sites.

Leadership & Communication

• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams across geographies.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including reporting to senior executives.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change in complex environments.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
• Multilingual capabilities or experience working in multicultural environments is advantageous.