55 Plant Manager jobs in Singapore

Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day operations of the site to ensure quality services and outputs
• Undertake site operations and integrate processes horizontally over multiple shifts with proactive stance in service delivery solutioning
• Drive all-aspect service excellence by means of elevating the organisational behaviour, culture and thinking in service design, planning, execution and follow-up on operational matters
• Function as part of the Management Team in a dynamic fashion in driving progress and success for the organisation
• Contribute to the development of annual and longer-term business plans, forecast performance against business key performance indicators, develop business case for new projects and estimate financial and resources required to deliver performance targets
• Lead Operations manpower deployment, resource planning and shift scheduling
• Manage the Operations annual budget plan and quarterly latest estimates reporting, and drive cost-consciousness results in all matters of operations
• Employ innovative and critical-thinking in optimizing processes, procedures and implement initiatives that create value in creating enhanced effectiveness and efficiency in the organization
• Train on people development and training recommendations to ensure Operations personnel's skills and core competencies
• Ensure operations employees are trained and qualified as competent to perform the assigned tasks
• Act as the Process Owner of all Safe Work Procedure (SWP) and Safe Work Instruction (SWI)

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering
• At least 10 years of operations experience with 5 years of leadership experience.
• Chemical / Petrochemical site experience

Account Manager:

Kerwin Tan Kai Bin (R )

EA16S8107

We are establishing a new bakery plant in Singapore, and we are seeking a highly capable Plant Manager to lead this greenfield project from the ground up. The Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing the commissioning, setup, and operations of the bakery facility, ensuring it achieves world-class standards in safety, quality, cost efficiency, and people management.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to play a pivotal role in shaping and running a new facility, from construction to steady-state operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Setup & Commissioning

• Lead the setup and commissioning of the new bakery plant, working closely with project, engineering, and equipment suppliers.
• Develop and implement plant SOPs, operating standards, and policies.
• Oversee installation and testing of bakery production lines, utilities, and support systems.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, safety regulations, and food industry standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO22000).

2. Operations Management

• Lead daily plant operations including production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and maintenance.
• Drive production efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives (LEAN, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Ensure product quality and safety are consistently met.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, yield, production costs, downtime, and customer service levels.

3. People Leadership

• Recruit, develop, and mentor a strong operations team to support long-term plant success.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure staff training on technical, safety, and quality standards.

4. Budget & Cost Control

• Manage the plant budget, including CapEx and OpEx, ensuring cost competitiveness.
• Optimize resource utilization (labour, raw materials, energy, equipment).
• Partner with procurement on vendor management and cost efficiency in raw materials and packaging.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for HQ, government agencies, and external partners.
• Collaborate with R&D and Commercial teams to support new product development and innovation.
• Build strong relationships with auditors, regulators, and industry bodies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, or related discipline (Master's degree is a plus).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in food manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a plant leadership role ; bakery or flour-based product experience highly preferred.
• Proven track record in greenfield, commissioning, or expansion projects.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, ISO standards, and EHS compliance.
• Hands-on, results-oriented leader with ability to roll up sleeves in a start-up environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and cost optimization.

• Lead the setup and commissioning of the new bakery plant, working closely with project, engineering, and equipment suppliers.
• Develop and implement plant SOPs, operating standards, and policies.
• Oversee installation and testing of bakery production lines, utilities, and support systems.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, safety regulations, and food industry standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO22000).

• Lead daily plant operations including production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and maintenance.
• Drive production efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives (LEAN, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Ensure product quality and safety are consistently met.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, yield, production costs, downtime, and customer service levels.

• Recruit, develop, and mentor a strong operations team to support long-term plant success.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure staff training on technical, safety, and quality standards.

• Manage the plant budget, including CapEx and OpEx, ensuring cost competitiveness.
• Optimize resource utilization (labour, raw materials, energy, equipment).
• Partner with procurement on vendor management and cost efficiency in raw materials and packaging.

• Act as the primary point of contact for HQ, government agencies, and external partners.
• Collaborate with R&D and Commercial teams to support new product development and innovation.
• Build strong relationships with auditors, regulators, and industry bodies.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, or related discipline (Master's degree is a plus).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in food manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a plant leadership role; bakery or flour-based product experience highly preferred.
• Proven track record in greenfield, commissioning, or expansion projects.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, ISO standards, and EHS compliance.
• Hands-on, results-oriented leader with ability to roll up sleeves in a start-up environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and cost optimization.

We are establishing a new bakery plant in Singapore, and we are seeking a highly capable Plant Manager to lead this greenfield project from the ground up. The Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing the commissioning, setup, and operations of the bakery facility, ensuring it achieves world-class standards in safety, quality, cost efficiency, and people management.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to play a pivotal role in shaping and running a new facility, from construction to steady-state operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Setup & Commissioning

• Lead the setup and commissioning of the new bakery plant, working closely with project, engineering, and equipment suppliers.
• Develop and implement plant SOPs, operating standards, and policies.
• Oversee installation and testing of bakery production lines, utilities, and support systems.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, safety regulations, and food industry standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO22000).

2. Operations Management

• Lead daily plant operations including production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and maintenance.
• Drive production efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives (LEAN, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Ensure product quality and safety are consistently met.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, yield, production costs, downtime, and customer service levels.

3. People Leadership

• Recruit, develop, and mentor a strong operations team to support long-term plant success.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure staff training on technical, safety, and quality standards.

4. Budget & Cost Control

• Manage the plant budget, including CapEx and OpEx, ensuring cost competitiveness.
• Optimize resource utilization (labour, raw materials, energy, equipment).
• Partner with procurement on vendor management and cost efficiency in raw materials and packaging.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for HQ, government agencies, and external partners.
• Collaborate with R&D and Commercial teams to support new product development and innovation.
• Build strong relationships with auditors, regulators, and industry bodies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, or related discipline (Master's degree is a plus).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in food manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a plant leadership role; bakery or flour-based product experience highly preferred.
• Proven track record in greenfield, commissioning, or expansion projects.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, ISO standards, and EHS compliance.
• Hands-on, results-oriented leader with ability to roll up sleeves in a start-up environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and cost optimization.

Plant Manager Responsibilities:

• Enforce health and safety protocols during all stages of production.
• Create and maintain a production schedule.
• Find ways to reduce production costs.
• Implement strategies to maximize production.
• Analyze workplace productivity.
• Resolve any concerns voiced by employees.

Overview
Assistant Plant Manager for a Japanese food manufacturing company
Job Responsibilities
Support to Plant Manager: Prepare meeting materials and take minutes; Report to HQ in Japanese (Japanese language required); Coordinate schedules and tasks with other departments
Management Support: Facilitate smooth communication with on-site staff (Chinese language required); Assist in daily operations and issue resolution on the production floor
Job Requirements
Strong interest in the food manufacturing industry (experience preferred but not required)
Conversational to business-level Chinese (essential for internal communication)
Business-level Japanese (reporting line to Japanese MD)
Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines
Proactive, eager to learn, and open to new challenges (no prior experience required)
Motivated to build operations from the ground up as part of a team
Additional Details
Salary: S$3,000 – S$4,000 (for candidates without prior experience)
Apply online or feel free to contact me directly for more information about this opportunity.
This position is open only to candidates who do not require employment visa sponsorship.
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JAC Recruitment Pte.Ltd (EA Licence Number: 90C3026)
EA Personnel Name: Ryoji Ihara
(EA Personnel Registration Number: R )
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Overview
Assistant Plant Manager for a Japanese food manufacturing company
Job Responsibilities
Support to Plant Manager
Prepare meeting materials and take minutes
Report to HQ in Japanese (Japanese language required)
Coordinate schedules and tasks with other departments
Management Support: Facilitate smooth communication with on-site staff (Chinese language required)
Assist in daily operations and issue resolution on the production floor
Job Requirements
Strong interest in the food manufacturing industry (experience preferred but not required)
Conversational to business-level Chinese (essential for internal communication)
Business-level Japanese (reporting line to Japanese MD)
Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines
Proactive, eager to learn, and open to new challenges (no prior experience required)
Motivated to build operations from the ground up as part of a team
Additional Details
Salary: S$3,000 – S$4,000 (for candidates without prior experience)
Apply online or contact for more information about this opportunity.
This position is open only to candidates who do not require employment visa sponsorship.
#countrysingapore
JAC Recruitment Pte.Ltd (EA Licence Number: 90C3026)
EA Personnel Name: Ryoji Ihara
(EA Personnel Registration Number: R )
#J-18808-Ljbffr

Plant Manager Responsibilities:

• Enforce health and safety protocols during all stages of production.
• Create and maintain a production schedule.
• Find ways to reduce production costs.
• Implement strategies to maximize production.
• Analyze workplace productivity.
• Resolve any concerns voiced by employees.

• Monitor and control process parameters to optimize water quality and treatment efficiency.
• Manage plant logistics, including supply chain management, inventory control, and waste disposal.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new processes and technologies.
• Develop and implement training programs for plant staff to enhance their knowledge and skills.

• A degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in water treatment plant operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.