Shop Floor Operations Lead - Lean & Flow Optimization

CHAPTR CONSULTING PTE. LTD.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

CHAPTR CONSULTING PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Operations Manager for a leading aerospace manufacturing and engineering business.

You will oversee the efficient movement of work, people, materials and resources across a complex value stream and guide shop-floor teams to sustain a safe, on-time workflow. You will partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, planning and support functions to identify bottlenecks, drive continuous improvement, and ensure operations meet quality

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
Several years of experience in a manufacturing, production or industrial engineering environment.
Experience managing or coordinating production flow within a complex manufacturing operation.
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Demonstrated experience in manpower/resource planning and production coordination.
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with the ability to identify bottlenecks and implement practical solutions.
Comfortable working directly with production teams and spending time on the shop floor.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in aerospace, aviation, precision engineering, MRO or other highly regulated manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous.
Familiarity with tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Visual Management or similar Lean methodologies would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Manage and optimise the flow of activities across the assigned manufacturing value stream.
Coordinate and allocate manpower, equipment and other resources according to production requirements.
Monitor workflow and production performance, identifying constraints, delays and potential bottlenecks.
Drive initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, lead times and overall operational performance.
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to improve processes and eliminate waste.
Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve operational issues and maintain smooth workflow.
Take a hands-on approach to supporting day-to-day manufacturing activities and resolving issues on the shop floor.
Monitor production priorities and ensure activities remain aligned with delivery requirements.
Collaborate with planning, quality, engineering and other stakeholders to address issues affecting production flow.
Analyse operational data and performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
Support root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions where required.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and operational excellence.
Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
Provide regular updates on production status, constraints, risks and improvement initiatives to relevant stakeholders.