1. Production & Operational Supervision
Supervise daily finishing and post-finishing operations, including AF seasoning, GF seasoning, Special finishing, Felt polish and Glazing to maintain a smooth production flow.
Manage the daily production plan to ensure on-time delivery according to schedules provided by the Planning Department.
Monitor and manage Seasoning chemical stock levels by conducting regular physical counts and coordinating replenishment requests with the warehouse.
Keep all machinery in optimal working condition by coordinating preventive maintenance schedules and reporting technical faults.
2. Quality Control & Colour Matching
Ensure the finished leather colour strictly meets quality standards, customer specifications, and matching criteria.
Partner closely with the Dyeing Team and R&D Team to conduct precise colour matching and collaboratively resolve any surface or finishing defects.
Monitor process parameters closely, making necessary adjustments to improve batch consistency and reduce defects.
Proactively report departmental issues to the Senior Production Manager, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
3. Team Leadership, Training & Administration
Allocate daily tasks, manage operator workflows, and monitor staff attendance, absences, and overtime logs.
Provide hands-on, on-the-job training to operators and schedule staff for relevant job-related external courses.
Foster a positive, motivated team mindset to drive efficiency, collaboration, and high administrative standards within the department.
4. R&D, Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Collaborate with the R&D team to test and evaluate new finishing recipes, chemical formulations, machinery, and processing techniques.
Train and guide operators on how to implement newly developed recipes and technical processes safely and effectively.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at boosting productivity, reducing chemical waste, and improving environmental sustainability.
5. Safety, Health & Housekeeping (EHS)
Ensure all safe working practices are strictly followed in compliance with safety regulations, especially regarding proper chemical handling.
Follow up on all safety aspects, including the regular update and enforcement of Work Instructions (WI) and Risk Assessments (RA).
Actively attend and contribute to company safety briefings and operational meetings.
Maintain excellent standards of housekeeping and cleanliness across all finishing sections and surrounding department areas.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience working in a supervisory role within a large manufacturing company.
Strong supervisory track record with demonstrated experience in team development.
Experience managing multiple teams with a total headcount of 50+ workers and team leaders.
A world-leading tannery under the LVMH group that supplies high quality exotic leather to major international fashion houses and customers globally.
Drawing on nearly 70 years of industry experience, Heng Long has transformed a traditional craft into the fine art of tanning and leather finishing.
Heng Long's accumulated expertise and extensive knowledge in the intricacies of the reptile skin tanning industry, coupled with its commitment to research and development, are fundamental to the success of the Company. Its modern production facility in Singapore employs advanced technology to produce the best quality leather to meet the exacting demands of its international customers.