Senior Manufacturing Manager

AVIATION LABOUR GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace manufacturing firm is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager based in Changi, Singapore. This permanent role involves leading production operations, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and ensuring strategic planning. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, along with at least 8 years of experience in the aviation industry and strong managerial capabilities. The position offers opportunities for career progression in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in the aviation industry.
• 5 years demonstrated progressive managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead production activities to meet business objectives.
• Develop and implement production systems.
• Ensure planning and control of manufacturing processes.
• Manage production execution and control.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving methods

Production planning

Relationship management

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Production/Materials Engineering

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

CPIM Certification

Job description

ALG is currently hiring a Senior Manufacturing Manager for our client based in Changi, Singapore. Our client is known for designing, manufacturing, and servicing systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries. This is a permanent role with clear career progression.

Job Summary

Establish production budgets, evaluate and recommend investments in equipment and systems. Management of asset, maintenance and monthly reporting analysis. Contribute to strategic planning and decision making.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the operations function and ensure that all production activities meet the business objectives, and are conducted in accordance with the relevant environmental health and safety, quality and business practices standards
• Develop and implement production systems and processes that align with the overall vision and objectives, monitor the cost and effectiveness of production activities to optimize resources
• Ensure planning and control of manufacturing including materials, scheduling machines and people, and coordinating suppliers and customers.
• Leads resource planning, rough cut capacity planning, capacity requirements planning to ensure capacity supports demand, taking action to meet demand through allocation, work transfer, resourcing or investment
• Develops supply plan and committing to support customer and business financial needs
• Leads lean manufacturing implementation for the operations in pursuit of true north of one piece flow, zero defects, continuous flow, and Takt. Champions lean culture fundamentals of waste elimination and respect for people
• Actively demonstrates and coaches systematic problem solving (A3, 8D, DMAIC, DIVE, etc.) including problem statement, containment, root cause investigation, corrective action and control.
• Manages production execution and control (production activity control) including organizing and expediting production for recovery
• Defines, prioritizes, improves business processes supporting operational continuity
• Drives plant people strategies including succession planning, performance & development and career development processes
• Develops and manages positive relationship for both internal and external customer Builds a cohesive operations team closely integrated with other function creating a positive working environment
• Maintains positive employee relations through regular departmental communications and engagement activities
• Be a Change Agent to influence, consult and lead efforts for sharing and standardizing of best practices and processes

Dimension and Scope

• Supervisory responsibility: Yes, Manufacturing Managers and Lean Transformation core team
• Budgetary Responsibility: Yes, operations accounts as assigned by accounting structure
• Other financial metrics impacted by this position: Yes, manufacturing hours generation and variation

Qualification And Education Requirements

• Minimum Education required (specific field or equivalent):
• Degree in Mechanical / Aerospace / Production / Materials Engineering Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt or Lean certification preferred APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred
• Minimum 8 years of related experience in the aviation industry
• 5 years demonstrated progressive managerial experience

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW! Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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