Supply Chain Director (Plant Operations) – Specialty Ingredients

GlowGroup Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational in specialty ingredients is seeking a Supply Chain Director to lead operational excellence at their Singapore production site. In this senior role, you will be responsible for optimizing supply chain operations, leading a team, and aligning initiatives with strategic goals. You must possess significant experience in supply chain leadership, a relevant degree, and strong skills in process optimization and team leadership. This role offers a chance to shape operational strategy in the Asia Pacific region.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supply chain operations leadership roles, preferably in food ingredients or FMCG.
• Experience leading a team to achieve operational and strategic goals.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term supply chain operational masterplan.
• Engage and align leaders across supply chain functions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and company standards.
• Collaborate with other business functions for superior customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job title: Supply Chain Director (Plant Operations) - Specialty Ingredients

Location: Singapore

Contract type: Permanent

Our client, a leading multinational in the specialty ingredients and solutions sector, is seeking a Supply Chain Director to drive operational excellence and strategic growth at their Singapore production site. This senior leadership role is responsible for optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance, and supporting the company’s long-term business objectives.

As a Supply Chain Director, you will lead a team of supply chain leaders to deliver operational results, implement strategic initiatives, and enhance processes across multiple functions. You will also contribute to the overall performance and direction of the organization as part of the APAC Management team, influencing operational priorities and strategy in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute a long-term supply chain operational masterplan for the Singapore production site, aligned with business growth objectives.
• Engage, develop, and align leaders across supply chain functions to ensure operational excellence, superior customer service, and cost-effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team and across functions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and company standards, including GMP, cGMP, and GDP, while keeping the site audit‑ready.
• Collaborate with commercial, sales, and other business functions to ensure seamless coordination of operations and superior customer experience.
• Drive initiatives to optimize operational processes, improve performance metrics, and implement efficiency improvements across the site.
• Support regional strategic initiatives as part of the APAC Management team, contributing to the overall performance and direction of operations across Asia Pacific.
• Oversee the evaluation and integration of new technologies, systems, and processes to support scalability, sustainability, and operational growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in supply chain operations leadership roles, preferably in the food ingredients, flavour, FMCG, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience leading a team of supply chain leaders to achieve operational and strategic goals with regional leadership exposure.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations, with exposure to process optimization and efficiency improvement.
• Demonstrated experience leading operations aimed at improving efficiency through lean manufacturing and reduced cycle times.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to drive collaboration across functions.
• Experience with SAP system and strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, quality systems, and operational compliance frameworks.
• Willingness to travel for business as required.

Interested applicants are invited to Apply or send their CVs to [e-mail]