30 Plant Manager jobs in Singapore

Are you ready to lead a bakery plant from the ground up?

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to spearhead the setup, commissioning, and operations of our brand-new bakery facility in Singapore. This is a rare opportunity to build a world-class production site that will set new standards in safety, quality, efficiency, and innovation.

This role is perfect for a hands-on leader with a passion for food manufacturing and the drive to deliver results in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

Build & Launch the Plant

• Lead commissioning and setup of production lines, utilities, and support systems.
• Establish SOPs, processes, and policies for smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO22000, and all statutory requirements.

Run Daily Operations

• Oversee production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and maintenance.
• Monitor and optimize KPIs: OEE, yield, cost efficiency, and customer service.
• Drive continuous improvement (LEAN, Kaizen, Six Sigma).

Lead & Inspire the Team

• Recruit, train, and mentor a strong operations team.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and safety-first culture.

Manage Budget & Costs

• Own plant CapEx and OpEx budgets, ensuring competitiveness and efficiency.
• Partner with procurement to manage vendors and optimize raw material usage.

Be the Key Liaison

• Work closely with HQ, government agencies, auditors, and R&D teams.
• Support product innovation and business growth through operational excellence.

• Bachelor's in engineering, Food Science, or related field.
• 10+ years' experience in food manufacturing, including 5+ years in plant leadership.
• Strong track record in greenfield setup, commissioning, or expansion projects.
• Deep knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, ISO, and EHS compliance.
• Hands-on, results-driven leadership style with a passion for process improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and people leadership skills.

Impact from Day 1: Play a pivotal role in building and shaping a new facility.

Growth Potential: Opportunity to scale operations and drive long-term success.

Collaborative Culture: Work with passionate teams focused on innovation and excellence.

Challenge & Reward: Lead a project where your decisions directly shape the future of the business.

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Job Description

• Responsible for ensuring max possible uptime and availability for mechanical, electrical & material handling equipment.
• Lead and develop production team members.
• In charge of plant and manpower safety.
• Plan, organize, direct optimum day-to-day operations.
• Manage energy resources and to comply with NEA's energy requirements.

Job Requirements

• Candidates should possess at least a Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• SCEM valid certificate

Our client is a US MNC that manufacture advanced printed circuit boards for both high speed and high reliability PCB fabrication. They are currently hiring for a Plant Manager and will like to invite interested candidate to send your detailed resume to
Plant Manager
Job Responsibilities:
To take full responsibility of the operations for the manufacturing plant
Develop plans that help operations run smoothly
Directing and managing plant operations for production, maintenance, quality, and shipping and receiving.
Manage budgets and full P&L responsibility
Manage inventory and supply chain logistics
Recruit, train and onboard new employees
Conducting performance reviews, motivating staff, and providing feedback.
Collect and review data to reduce inefficiencies and waste
Analyze data and create reports to present to executives regarding processes
Oversee work schedules to ensure coverage
Perform routine safety checks on equipment
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental guidelines
Foster good relationships with suppliers and customers to ensure business growth
Requirements:
A Degree in Engineering field or equivalent
To have more than 15 years of relevant experience with more than 5 years in a managerial role
Experienced in PCB fabrication environment
Good communication and strong leadership skills
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Our client is a US MNC that manufacture advanced printed circuit boards for both high speed and high reliability PCB fabrication. They are currently hiring for a Plant Manager and will like to invite interested candidate to send your detailed resume to

Plant Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• To take full responsibility of the operations for the manufacturing plant
• Develop plans that help operations run smoothly
• Directing and managing plant operations for production, maintenance, quality, and shipping and receiving.
• Manage budgets and full P&L responsibility
• Manage inventory and supply chain logistics
• Recruit, train and onboard new employees
• Conducting performance reviews, motivating staff, and providing feedback.
• Collect and review data to reduce inefficiencies and waste
• Analyze data and create reports to present to executives regarding processes
• Oversee work schedules to ensure coverage
• Perform routine safety checks on equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental guidelines
• Foster good relationships with suppliers and customers to ensure business growth

Requirements:

• A Degree in Engineering field or equivalent
• To have more than 15 years of relevant experience with more than 5 years in a managerial role
• Experienced in PCB fabrication environment
• Good communication and strong leadership skills

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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the production team to ensure smooth operations, on-time delivery, and high product quality.

• Plan and coordinate projects from start to completion, optimizing resources and efficiency.

• Liaise with clients, consultants, and main contractors to resolve technical issues and attend site meetings.

• Monitor production costs, quality, and safety to meet company standards and budgets.

• Review work processes to improve productivity and overall performance.

• Train and mentor staff to ensure teamwork, task clarity, and operational excellence.

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

• 8–10 years' experience in precast production, including 3 years in a managerial/supervisory role.

• Strong knowledge of precast manufacturing, quality control, and production planning.

For interested applicants, kindly send your resume in Word/PDF format to include the following in your resume including:

1. Current Salary

2. Expected Salary

3. Availability

4. Reason for leaving

Thank you for your application and we regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified

By submitting any application or resume to us, you will be deemed to have agreed & consented to us collecting, using, retaining & disclosing your personal information to prospective employers with the services provided by us.

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Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the production team to ensure smooth operations, on-time delivery, and high product quality.

• Plan and coordinate projects from start to completion, optimizing resources and efficiency.

• Liaise with clients, consultants, and main contractors to resolve technical issues and attend site meetings.

• Monitor production costs, quality, and safety to meet company standards and budgets.

• Review work processes to improve productivity and overall performance.

• Train and mentor staff to ensure teamwork, task clarity, and operational excellence.

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

• 8–10 years' experience in precast production, including 3 years in a managerial/supervisory role.

• Strong knowledge of precast manufacturing, quality control, and production planning.

For interested applicants, kindly send your resume in Word/PDF format to include the following in your resume including:

1. Current Salary

2. Expected Salary

3. Availability

4. Reason for leaving

Thank you for your application and we regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified

By submitting any application or resume to us, you will be deemed to have agreed & consented to us collecting, using, retaining & disclosing your personal information to prospective employers with the services provided by us.

Dianne T. Magalit | R

RRecruiter Pte. Ltd. | 18C9514

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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• 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.