Production Manager

About the role

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing end-to-end production operations for Cover Assembly and Machining, ensuring production targets, product quality, cost efficiency and delivery commitments are consistently achieved. This role leads production planning and execution, manpower and resource allocation, process optimization, equipment utilization, quality control and continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Manager will work closely with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and other functional teams to support production ramp-up, improve manufacturing efficiency and establish a stable, scalable and efficient production operation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations for Cover Assembly and Machining to achieve production output, quality, cost and delivery targets
• Develop and execute production plans in alignment with customer demand, delivery schedules, capacity and available resources
• Monitor production progress, workflow, cycle time, throughput, machine utilization and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Oversee machining operations, including CNC machining and related precision manufacturing processes
• Ensure machining processes meet dimensional accuracy, surface finish, process capability and product quality requirements
• Oversee cover assembly activities to ensure compliance with assembly drawings, specifications and customer requirements
• Lead, develop and manage Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, technicians and operators across machining and assembly operations
• Work closely with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth production execution
• Monitor production costs, labour productivity, material consumption, tooling expenses, scrap and rework costs
• Establish and monitor key production performance indicators, including output achievement, on-time delivery, productivity, yield, scrap, rework and downtime

About you

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline is preferred
• Minimum 8–10 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 3–5 years in a production management or equivalent leadership role
• Experience in precision engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, CNC machining, metal fabrication or high-tech manufacturing is preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing machining and assembly operations in a production environment
• Good understanding of CNC machining processes, machining parameters, tooling, fixtures, engineering drawings and dimensional inspection requirements
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage supervisors, technicians and operators across multiple production processes
• Good understanding of manufacturing quality systems, including ISO 9001, SPC, NCR, CAPA, root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, PDCA and other continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and cross-functional coordination skills
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage competing operational priorities
• Willing to work at East Region/Changi North Crescent