Assistant Manager, Manufacturing - #1115364

At Markono Group Pte Ltd, we believe in making knowledge available to everyone.

For centuries, the written word has had the profound ability to impart knowledge, spur imagination and fuel dreams.  As the demand for knowledge, information, and entertainment soars, our story is about leaving positive imprints on the world by shaping the future of reading; inspiring and empowering the world’s readers.

Our team of printing and supply chain experts share our commitment to creating unbridled access to global knowledge, and are equally determined to create solutions that make high-quality books accessible.  With unwavering commitment to innovation, we open doors to a universe of imagination.

We keep you reading.

Assistant Manager, Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Manufacturing Director in overseeing production operations to meet departmental and corporate KPI

• Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility

• Review and establish material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements

• Lead and drive a group of production workforce to meet production schedule and product quality standard

• Prioritise production schedules based on product specification, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements

• Collaborate with management, production and Business Development staff to determine manufacturing feasibility and cost effectiveness

• Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by appropriate data analysis

• Analyse production data and optimize for efficiency

• Ensure target productivity level is achieved on daily basis

• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

• Coordinate production activities with other functional groups such as planning and distribution

• Coach and mentor direct reports

• Lead in continuous improvement programmes for Production team

• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems

• Assist in preparing forecasts of the department’s operating costs and budget requests for manufacturing supplies

• Carry out additional tasks assigned by immediate manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant experience or Diploma with at least 5 years of relevant experience

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO14001 management systems

• Experience in execution of continuous improvement activities Discipline control of production workforce to drive the workforce to meet the productivity and operations efficiency expectation.

• Understanding of other key function includes layout planning, cycle times and resource requirement planning

• Possess a Lean Green Belt will be an advantage

• Good analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Attention to detail and organizational skills

• Proficiency in MS Office

Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace.  We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today’s corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions.  Join us and thrive!