GOLDEN SWAN INDUSTRIES & TRADING (S) PTE LTD Hiring! Full Time Plant Manager in , Earn up to SGD 9,000 - Ricebowl

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management of Golden Swan manufacturing operations, including Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Warehouse, Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement. The role ensures the plant operates safely, efficiently, andcost-effectively while meeting production targets, quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations

• Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, safety, and delivery targets.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Monitor plant KPIs and take corrective actions to address operational issues.
• Ensure effective utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and utilities.

Production & Maintenance

• Manage plastic recycling, compounding, extrusion, packing, and warehouse operations.
• Improve production efficiency, equipment reliability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment upgrades, and automation projects.
• Drive waste reduction, cost savings, and continuous process improvements.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, WSH, and environmental regulations.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture, 5S, and good manufacturing practices.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Manage production planning, inventory levels, and logistics to support customer requirements.
• Prepare and control operational budgets, labour costs, maintenance expenditure, and capital projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity while reducing manufacturing costs.

Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop managers, supervisors, and production teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, auditors, certification bodies, and government agencies when required.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience, including 5 years in a Plant Manager or senior operations management role.
• Experience in plastics recycling, polymer compounding, extrusion, plastic manufacturing, or related process industries is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, plant maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, quality systems, and Workplace Safety & Health regulations.
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, communication, and people management skills.
• Experience leading teams of 25 or more employees is an advantage.

Local Singapore manufacturer dealing with advanced plastic manufacturing and distribution of packaging products