Assistant Manager (Production) - Bedok

Job Responsibilities: • Oversee daily and weekly production execution to consistently meet operational output, quality, yield, and on-time delivery targets. • Bridge strategic goals with shift execution and headcount deployment by managing Superintendents and balancing resource distribution across multiple production lines and shifts. • Lead and execute the annual Physical Inventory (PI) count for the production department, coordinating with Finance, Materials, and Warehouse teams to ensure accurate WIP, raw material, and finished goods reconciliation. • Drive operational Lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects to reduce waste, reduce process cycle times, minimize WIP inventory, and lower scrap. • Collaborate directly with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain functions to resolve operational roadblocks in mass production and ensure smooth New Product Introduction (NPI) handovers. • Review departmental overtime, shift utilization, and direct labor efficiency metrics to maintain operational cost controls within assigned budget limits. • Monitor operational adherence to ISO, EHS, RBA regulations, and 5S+ workplace standards across all production zones. • Conduct competency gap assessments for Superintendents and Supervisors, supporting technical up-skilling and frontline talent development • Act as the primary operational escalation point for line-stop quality interventions, reviewing root-cause analysis (8D/CAPA) prior to line restarts. • Driving operational efficiency through process automation and Google Gemini AI. Job Requirements: • Minimum 7 years of experience in high-volume, high-mix PCBA or TLA manufacturing. • Minimum Diploma in manufacturing, production, or engineering disciplines, or equivalent. • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred. • Strong operational leadership, resource scheduling, and conflict-resolution skills. • In-depth understanding of high-volume/high-mix manufacturing processes, throughput optimization, inventory management, and shop-floor control. • Proficient in MS Office applications or Google Workspace equivalent. • Possess strong supervisory or managerial experience (e.g., as a Production Superintendent or • Lead Supervisor) directly managing multi-shift manufacturing teams.