Production Assistant

Fish International Sourcing House Pte Ltd is hiring a Full time Production Assistant role in Jurong West, Singapore. Apply now to be part of our team.

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Saturday: Morning
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Expected salary: $3,000 - $3,800 per month

As an Assistant Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations on the production floor, with a strong focus on food safety, efficiency, and process improvement. You'll play a key role in supporting sustainable growth, quality assurance, and the execution of production strategies in a cold-chain environment.

Job Description:

1. Process Management & Strategy:

• Manage and oversee food production workflows to ensure efficiency and sustainability.

• Establish and implement food production strategies to drive sustainable growth.

• Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for food production processes.

• Lead production processes to align with budget, schedules, and quality standards.

2. Resource & Inventory Management:

• Manage manpower, equipment, raw materials, and ingredients to meet production objectives.

• Oversee the stock and purchasing of production consumables and packaging materials.

• Ensure accurate and timely stock reporting to the finance department.

3. Quality Control & Compliance:

• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Support all aspects of product quality and food safety processes.

• Coordinate plant visits and physical inspections by external auditors.

• Investigate production and quality issues, implementing corrective measures.

• Establish and maintain production documentation and maintenance records.

4. Operational Excellence & Process Improvement:

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize production downtime.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve production yield and efficiency.

• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

• Investigate low-yield batches and ensure corrective actions are taken.

• Analyze production performance reports and recommend improvements.

5. Innovation & Project Management:

• Operationalize new and customized product manufacturing processes.

• Improve operation planning through big data analytics and advanced modeling.

• Draft capacity plans to evaluate the sustainability of new or modified processes.

• Implement test programs to resolve hardware and major setup issues in mass production.

• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.

6. Other Duties:

• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

• Serve as a backup to the designated buddy when necessary

Requirement:

1. Bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology or related discipline.

2. Experience in frozen food or seafood manufacturing preferred.

3. Comfortable working both in a cold production environment and in the office.

4. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and computer systems.

5. Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and record-keeping tasks.

6. Excellent organization and time management skills.

7. Able to multitask, work independently, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

8. Verbal and written communication skills in both English & Mandarin to communicate with Mandarin/English-speaking suppliers/stakeholders/production staff.

9. Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety standards, and inventory management systems is a plus.

Job Highlights

• Job Types: Permanent

• Working Hours: Mon to Fri 7.45 am to 4.45 pm, alt Sat 7.45 am to 11.45 am.

• Great learning development opportunities.

• Work-Life Balance and positive/friendly working environment.

(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)