Workshop Foreman (Marine)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable workshop company in Singapore is seeking a skilled workshop supervisor to manage materials, job orders, and resources. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of mechanical repairs and diesel engines, enforce safety norms, and enhance team performance. This role involves supervising daily activities, promoting quality and safety, and providing technical guidance during operations. Candidates must possess effective problem-solving skills and have a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical repairs and diesel engines.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical paperwork.
• Commitment to Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement.
• Commitment to Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Understanding risk management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials, job orders, and resource allocation.
• Ensure tools and equipment are used, maintained, and calibrated properly.
• Promote safety norms and PPE compliance in the workshop.
• Lead and coach chargehands and technicians.
• Supervise daily activities to meet production and quality requirements.
• Assign tasks and resources appropriately.
• Monitor job progress for compliance with specifications and standards.
• Provide technical help during repair and assembly operations.
• Verify work completion and generate any required reports, documentation, and records.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Diesel engines

Assembly works

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Interpersonal abilities

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Job description

• Work with the Workshop GM, Planners, and Quality teams to manage materials, job orders, and resource allocation.
• Ensure that workshop tools and equipment are used, maintained, and calibrated in accordance with established processes.
• Promote and enforce safety norms, cleanliness standards, and personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance in the workshop.
• Lead and coach chargehands and technicians to improve their technical abilities and performance.
• Supervise and organize daily activities to ensure that production runs on time and meets quality requirements.
• To achieve job priorities and deadlines, assign tasks and resources appropriately to chargehands and technicians.
• Monitor and inspect job progress to verify it complies with technical specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Provide technical information and help to overcome routine issues that arise during the repair, overhaul, and assembly operations.
• Verify work completion and generate any required reports, documentation, and records.

Requirements for the role:

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical repairs, diesel engines, and assembly works.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical paperwork.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Commitment to Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Understanding risk management and regulatory compliance.