Director, Manufacturing Operations

Company Overview

Alstern Marine & Offshore Pte Ltd, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Singapore, distributes Sealxpert pipeline maintenance, repair & overhaul products to over 35 countries across Asia, Middle East, Europe, America, and Australia.

Job Summary

Lead manufacturing and warehouse operations to ensure efficient production, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement and compliance within the Marine, Offshore, or Industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily factory and warehouse operations to achieve efficient production, accurate inventory, and timely delivery
• Oversee production planning, manpower allocation, and scheduling to meet customer and business demands
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards, workplace safety regulations, ISO procedures, and company policies
• Monitor production performance, control material usage and wastage, and implement operational efficiency improvements
• Manage warehouse inventory control, logistics coordination, stock movement, and storage activities
• Collaborate with Procurement and Sales teams to secure timely material availability and fulfill orders
• Supervise equipment maintenance, factory housekeeping, and operational safety adherence
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and cost control initiatives
• Investigate operational issues and implement corrective and preventive actions effectively
• Prepare operational reports and analyze production performance for management review
• Provide hands-on support in daily operations and be available for on-call operational assistance 24/7 when required

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or production operations within the Marine, Offshore, or Industrial sector

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience in MRO products, industrial production environments, and warehouse operations
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, QA/QC systems, and operational workflow management
• Familiarity with workplace safety regulations, ISO standards, and operational compliance requirements
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure, manage manpower effectively, and meet tight operational deadlines
• Hands-on, disciplined, and proactive working attitude
• Effective communication and coordination skills
• Singaporeans and Singapore PRs Only.