Senior Operator ( Manufacturing Specialist )

FLINTEX CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Singapore seeks a manufacturing specialist to join their team. The role involves operating production lines, ensuring product quality, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum N level or 3 years’ experience in Polymer Extrusion.
• Valid forklift license is an advantage.
• Trained with 6-Sigma Yellow Belt is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Start and stop the production line, keeping accurate records.
• Operate forklift and troubleshoot processing problems.
• Conduct QC/QA tests and assist in packing when needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to troubleshoot

Forklift Operation

Continuous Improvement

Education

N level or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This is an intermediate level manufacturing position. As a manufacturing specialist, you will be working in a team to ensure that the manufacturing line are up and running.

The key responsibilities of a manufacturing specialist are but not limited to the below:

Role and Responsibilities

• Able to start and stop the production line according to protocol and set the required parameters.

• Keeps accurate records and notes on production sheets.

• Follow test procedures on finished goods and record results that this may include melt flow, specific gravity,hardness (test stand and handheld), etc

• Operate forklift and hand trucks.

• Communicate with shift supervisor about processing problems and be able to troubleshoot and make necessary/permitted adjustments to fix them.

• Document and communicate adjustments according to protocol.

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment.

• Assist Debagging and Packing operators when needed.

• Assist to conduct QC/QA tests including sample preparation.

• Follow up to put-away/release the finished goods and change the status (downgrade/update) in the system.

• Complete any other assignment given by the Supervisor.

Continuous improvement and lean initiatives:

(a) Be able to put forward with good ideas and effective suggestion on continuous improvement.

(b) Be a member of the continuous team and, actively participate in departmental or cross-functional improvement projects, to drive process improvements, cost reduction, and operational excellence.

(c) Be competent to implement effective corrective and preventive actions to address issues.

Job Requirements:

Education Qualification

•Minimum N level or 3 years’ experience in Polymer Extrusion

Work Experience Specific Knowledge

• Able to operate forklift and possess valid license would be at advantage

• Trained with 6-Sigma Yellow Belt would be added advantage

• Have a good understanding on Lean Basics, RCA and LSW Language

• Able to read, speak and understand basic English Others

• Strong Communication Skills

• Must be able to handle bulky items

• Ability to perform duties under specific time requirements

• Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities

• Ability to work in a dusty, hot and humid environment with duty roaster schedule