Production Technologist - Tuas

Job Responsibilities:

• Implements cost reduction programs to ensure efficient utilization of labor, materials and equipment. Identify production waste and recommends cost saving strategies and implements cost reduction programs.
• Train and groom Manufacturing Assistant to take up deputy Production Technologist job role.
• Coordinate meeting & follow up on action items during the supervisor’s absence.
• Lead and participate in the Kaizen project and Sigma initiatives.
• Assist and follow up for the completion of the Lean & Us suggestions put up by the group.
• Represent supervisor to attend meeting and presentations as and when required.
• Good knowledge of process and product understanding and resolve issues through effective problem solving skills.
• Interpret the production data and make adjustments to complex process issues to bring the operation into control by investigation into the source of the problem/issue.
• Co-ordinate with process/equipment engineer to qualify new products and equipment.
• Identify and highlight the root cause of the defects or problems during the production process. Makes adjustments to correct the problem. 
• Ensures the completion of experimental/production operations by maintaining inventories of all materials within acceptable levels.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Mechanical/Chemical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Those without manufacturing experience but have 3 years of experience in current job supporting manufacturing may also apply.
• Good statistical background with knowledge of Lean/Six-Sigma methodologies
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams
• Able to perform 12-hour rotating shifts