Senior Production Manager

ROECHLING INDUSTRIAL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Production Manager with extensive experience in plastics manufacturing. The role involves overseeing production operations, leading a team, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 in a leadership position. Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of production or manufacturing experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in plastics or polymer manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end plastics manufacturing workflows.
• Lead, mentor, and manage production supervisors and technicians.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager with a strong background in the plastics or polymer manufacturing industry. This role will be responsible for overseeing 24/7 high-volume production operations, ensuring manufacturing excellence, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet business objectives. You will lead a team of production operators, and technical support staff, ensuring alignment across departments and delivering products to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end plastics manufacturing workflows, including molding, extrusion, machining, and assembly.
• Develop and execute production plans that meet customer delivery schedules while optimizing resource use and minimizing downtime.
• Monitor KPIs such as output, yield, scrap rate, and cycle times, and implement actions to address performance gaps.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and manage production supervisors, technicians, and operators across multiple shifts.
• Build a high-performance team through training, skills development, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Process Optimization & Innovation

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and automation to advance manufacturing capabilities and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to support new product introduction and process transfer into production.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant quality and industry standards.
• Implement robust quality control processes, including statistical process control and root-cause analysis for defects.
• Maintain a safe and compliant working environment in line with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with supply chain, maintenance, process, and quality departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to strategic planning for capacity expansion, new technology adoption, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Liaise with regional and international teams where necessary.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ production or manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Polymer and plastics industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record in plastics, polymers, or composite manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Mandarin preferred to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.