Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager

the LEGO Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global toy manufacturer in Singapore seeks a Senior Operations Manager to oversee the Manufacturing Process at EMS suppliers. The role involves managing strategic initiatives, procurement processes, budget management, and supplier relationships. With a focus on operational excellence and sustainability, the ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in managing electronic manufacturing services. The position offers flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Family Care Leave

Insurance coverage

Wellbeing resources

Colleague discount

Bonus structure

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Experience in SMT and Box Build Manufacturing Environment.
• Strong understanding of strategic and analytical thinking.
• Familiar with New Product Introduction (NPI) procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Manufacturing Process at the EMS supplier.
• Drive Operational Excellence at the EMS Factory.
• Lead the Quarterly Business Review meeting with the EMS.

Skills

Strong Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder Management

Business Acumen

Ability to lead Mult-Functional teams

Proactive and collaborative

Education

Min 10 years’ experience in Procurement and EMS Management

Tools

ERP knowledge such as SAP and Oracle

Job description

Job Description

Here is your chance to make a difference! We are recruiting a Senior Operations Manager to manage the Manufacturing Process at the EMS supplier jointly with LEGO Stakeholders and Implementation of Strategic Initiatives with the EMS.

Play your part in our team succeeding

The Mission of Procurement is to ensure Global Supply Base Operational Excellence while complying to LEGO requirements.

This Role focuses on Managing the EMS who produces the Tech Component Elements (products) of LEGO. This includes Supplier Management, Managing Manufacturing Process at the EMS supplier jointly with LEGO Stakeholders and Implementation of Strategic Initiatives with the EMS.

The Incumbent may be called upon to take on Special Projects out of the normal scope of work and implement Strategic Initiatives.

Core responsibilities:

Strategic Initiatives:

• Work to Support and Implement the Strategic Initiatives of the Category, thereby achieving the company’s Strategic Initiatives. Key Strategic Initiatives are Manufacturing 4.0, Supplier Sustainability, Cost and Efficiency Improvement plans.

Procurement and EMS Management:

• Managed Assigned Electronics Manufacturing Suppliers (EMS) who manufacture LEGO’s Electronics Products. Key tasks include EMS Factory Performance, Capacity & Resource Management (Equipment capacity, Asset Tracking and management, Direct/Indirect labour etc), Budget and Asset Management.
• The Operations Manager is supported by a cross functional team consisting of Process Engineering, Quality, Planner and Finance.

Budget and Asset Management:

• Manage the Production Assets to ensure that we have sufficient capacity during product life and dispose of Capex Equipment after useful life.
• Budget Management for assigned EMS: Forecast, plan and execute a suitable budget to ensure smooth operations at the EMS factory.

Supplier Management:

• Lead the Quarterly Business Review meeting with the EMS
• Drive Operational Excellence at the EMS Factory with support of the EMS and LEGO teams.
• With Supply Planning Team, ensure Supply of Products to LEGO per our requirements.
• In Partnership with Process Engineering and the EMS, work to improve Manufacturing Performance via Line Balancing, Automation Projects, Factory Layout Reviews and Equipment Utilization, driving OEE and TEEP improvements.
• Implement Product Change Requests and Product EOL planning
• Responsible for EMS Supplier’s Product Costing, validate and negotiate terms and Product Costing submitted by the EMS Suppliers.
• Implement Manufacturing 4.0 initiatives at EMS suppliers to improve production efficiency and to drive Transparency, Flexibility and Cost.
• With the support of LEGO Corporate teams, ensure that assigned supplier meet LEGO requirements in Responsible Business Practices, Partner Integrity and Confidentiality.

Partners for Productivity (PfP): Cost Savings Activities

• Lead and Execute Pfp (Cost Savings) projects to ensure that we drive down Costs & Inefficiencies in our Products.

Supplier Key Account Manager (KAM):

• The Operations Manager may be assigned as a Supplier Key Account Manager (KAM).
• As a KAM, he/she is responsible for the Commercial Relationship with the supplier and is the representative of The LEGO Group to the Supplier.

Risk Management:

• Create, Update and Implement Business Contingency Plans (BCP) to Manage and Minimize Risks to the LEGO Business

Quality Management:

• With LEGO & EMS’ Quality team, ensure that EMS produces Products according to LEGO Specifications and Quality Standard and Support the Resolution of Quality Issues

Sustainability:

• Support and Implement the Sustainability goals of The LEGO Group and ensure compliance at the EMS Supplier.

Do you have what it takes?

Min 10 years’ total relevant working experience in:

• Procurement in an EMS Environment, especially the management of a Box Build Assembly
• Experience in SMT and Box Build Manufacturing Environment, Automation in Manufacturing, Line Balancing
• EMS Supplier Management & Negotiations

Other Critical Skillsets:

• Strong Negotiation, Communication and Influencing Skills
• Relationship and Stakeholder Management
• Strong Business Acumen and Strategic Skillsets.
• Ability to lead a Mult-Functional team
• A Self Starter with Initiative and ability to work independently
• Familiar with New Product Introduction (NPI) procurement activities
• Strategic & Analytical thinking abilities
• Proactive and collaborative
• English fluent level
• ERP knowledge such as SAP and Oracle
• Experience working with Teams in different Countries and Cultures

#LI-SG1

• Leadership: strategically aligning team goals with organizational objectives, fostering innovation, and effectively managing change. They should also exhibit strong mentorship and coaching abilities, cultivates a high-performance culture, and demonstrate resilience in navigating complex challenges and driving sustainable growth

• Strategic Thinking: Shapes and executing long-term organizational strategies, leveraging market insights, and driving innovation. They should also excel in aligning cross-functional teams, optimizing resource allocation, and making high-impact decisions to ensure sustainable growth and competitive advantage

• Learning Mindset: continually updating expertise, seeking out cross-functional knowledge, and embracing emerging trends and technologies. Leads by example, fostering a culture of learning within their team, mentoring junior colleagues, and driving strategic initiatives that promote innovation and growth within the organization

• Interpersonal Skills (D&I): Role model for living strong relationships through fostering an environment of respect, equity & collaboration to leverage diverse perspectivesand drive innovation with their teams and stakeholders. Champions and inclusive policies and practices at all levels of the organisation
• LEGO Values & LP Behaviours: Role model for promoting a culture of continuous innovation & learning across teams (curious), makes bold decision that has significant impact & stays focused on long term goals while navigating complex challenges. Embeds creativity & promotes collaboration to achieve company wide objectives

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

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