Production Supervisor

About Us

Established over a hundred years ago, Takasago is a global leading company in the flavour and fragrance industry, having developed flavours and fragrances for some of the world's most successful manufacturers of foods, beverages, fine fragrances, home, and personal care products. For over 35 years, we have been a leading industrial producer of L-Menthol, using our core technology, asymmetric synthesis. This technology enables us to produce unique, novel, and nature-identical aroma ingredients, and in addition, to manufacture pharmaceutical intermediates, functional materials, and other fine chemicals. Takasago Group maintains offices, production sites, and R&D centers in twenty-seven countries and regions.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to join Takasago International (Singapore) Pte Ltd in the West Region on a full-time basis. As Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in overseeing daily production operations, ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining quality standards and supporting the achievement of production targets. This position is essential to our manufacturing operations and reports directly to the Senior Production Manager, serving as a key link between senior management and production floor teams.

Job Description

• Oversee daily production operations and ensure all activities are carried out according to established schedules and procedures
• Monitor and optimise production efficiency, identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve throughput
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and conduct regular inspections to maintain product excellence
• Supervise, train and mentor production team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety
• Coordinate with the planning and scheduling department to ensure accurate production forecasting and timely delivery of outputs
• Manage inventory levels and material handling to minimise disruptions to production flow
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, troubleshoot equipment issues and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate production records, reports and documentation in compliance with company standards
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including maintenance, quality assurance and logistics
• Ensure workplace safety protocols are followed and promote a safe working environment

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a production supervision or similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling and process optimisation techniques
• Excellent understanding of quality control standards and manufacturing best practices
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop team members in a fast-paced production setting
• Proficiency in production management systems and data analysis tools
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards
• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Production Management, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline
• Familiarity with ISO standards and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma is preferred
• Knowledge of the fragrance, flavour or specialty chemicals industry would be advantageous