Production Manager
On-siteSingapore, Singapore
Job Summary
Own and maintain the master production schedule across multiple concurrent jobs, sequencing activities to balance delivery deadlines, machine capacity, and workforce capabilities. Monitor job progress daily against milestones, initiating corrective action for at-risk jobs and escalating issues with recovery recommendations. Lead daily production meetings to address constraints and make timely operational decisions, including reallocating labour and approving workarounds. Allocate manpower based on competencies, coordinate material availability with Procurement, and manage equipment utilisation and preventive maintenance. Ensure output meets specifications, lead root-cause analysis for defects, enforce workplace safety standards, and drive improvements in setup times and shop-floor flow. Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and technicians while establishing clear expectations for productivity, quality, and discipline.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering, or a related discipline
- At least five years of experience in production management or planning
- Minimum of two years within a high-mix, low-volume, make-to-order or engineer-to-order environment
- A proven record of taking direct accountability for delivery performance and ensuring jobs are completed and shipped on time
- Strong production scheduling capabilities
- Practical experience using ERP or MRP systems
- Confident and decisive judgement when working under time pressure or with incomplete information
- Sound practical knowledge of fabrication, assembly, machining or heavy-equipment production processes
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Strong communication skills across both shop-floor and office environments
- Ability to set firm expectations for production teams
- Ability to communicate credibly with customers and senior management
Desired Qualifications
- Practical experience applying Lean principles, SMED or quick-changeover techniques, or the Theory of Constraints within a low-volume production environment
- Experience in heavy equipment, structural fabrication, welding operations or vehicle body building
- Familiarity with WSH requirements, ISO 9001 standards, and lifting or structural quality requirements
- Working proficiency in Mandarin or Malay for communicating effectively with production employees and regional stakeholders
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