Senior Manufacturing Leader: Lean Ops & Excellence

Coherent Singapore Pte Ltd

Singapore

On-site

SGD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Coherent Singapore Pte Ltd seeks an experienced manufacturing leader to head shopfloor operations across the defined product lines, ensuring output, quality, delivery, cost, safety and people objectives through strong leadership and disciplined execution.

You will drive operational excellence with Lean, Kaizen and 6S, coordinate with M&E, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management, and develop the production team through coaching and structured training to meet ramp-up and customer

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of relevant manufacturing or production experience, with at least 5 years in a people management role within a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing shopfloor operations, production teams, supervisors or line leads in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of production planning, manpower deployment, manufacturing KPIs, quality systems, EHS requirements and continuous improvement practices.
Hands‑on, data‑driven and results‑oriented leader with the ability to engage shopfloor

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the shopfloor operations to meet production schedules, output, productivity, quality, delivery, cost and EHS targets.
Own daily manufacturing execution for the assigned product line, ensuring effective manpower planning, work prioritisation, line readiness and timely escalation of operational constraints.
Provide strong shopfloor leadership to supervisors, line leads and production teams, driving accountability, discipline, teamwork and a high-performance culture aligned with Coherent’s values and HR policies.
Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning and Program Management to resolve production issues and improve end-to-end workflow.
Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S, visual management, standard work and continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, cycle time, productivity and customer delivery performance.
Monitor and review key shopfloor performance indicators, identify gaps, implement corrective actions and ensure timely communication of progress, risks and support needed.
Ensure effective implementation and compliance with approved SOPs, work instructions, quality requirements, cleanroom protocols, EHS procedures and customer-specific manufacturing requirements.
Support new product introduction, product transfer, production ramp-up and capacity planning activities for the assigned product line, ensuring readiness of production resources, training and shopfloor execution.
Develop the capability of the production team through structured training, coaching, skills assessment, succession planning and performance management.
Establish effective communication platforms for shift handover, production updates, feedback, issue resolution and cross-functional alignment.
Promote a safe, compliant and engaging work environment by reinforcing shopfloor discipline, good housekeeping, employee engagement and continuous improvement mindset.
Perform other duties as assigned by the superior, within the employee’s capability, competency and employment