We represent a high-technology German Engineering organization as part of their expansion plans across Asia. From its AP HQ in Singapore, the Senior Manager will be accorded these responsibilities:

• To head the IE (industrial engineering) BU across AP sites, supporting manufacturing (eg. layout, WSI, routing, process/material flow etc, and to lead the team in productivity and cost improvement.

• Develop logistic metrics, internal analysis tools, or key performance indicators for business units.

• Analyze or interpret logistics data involving customer service, forecasting, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, transportation, or warehousing

• Prepare or validate documentation on automated logistics or maintenance-data reporting or management information systems

• Identify cost-reduction or process-improvement logistic opportunities

• Evaluate the use of technologies, such as global positioning systems (GPS), radio-frequency identification (RFID), route navigation software, or satellite linkup systems, to improve transportation efficiency

• Develop or maintain cost estimates, forecasts, or cost models

• Develop specifications for equipment, tools, facility layouts, or material-handling systems

• Conduct logistics studies or analyses, such as time studies, zero-base analyses, rate analyses, network analyses, flow-path analyses, or supply chain analyses

• Apply logistics modeling techniques to address issues such as operational process improvement or facility design or layout

• Prepare logistic strategies or conceptual designs for production facilities

• Identify or develop business rules or standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes

• Design comprehensive supply chains that minimize environmental impacts or costs

• Interview key staff or tour facilities to identify efficiency-improvement, cost-reduction, or service-delivery opportunities

• Develop or document reverse logistics management processes to ensure maximal efficiency of product recycling, reuse, or final disposal

• Determine feasibility of designing new facilities or modifying existing facilities, based on factors such as cost, available space, schedule, technical requirements, or ergonomics

Requirements

The successful candidate should possess a Degree/Masters in Engineering, Industrial/Supply Chain, Engineering Sciences (Physics, Applied Chemistry or Mathematics) or a relevant educational background with approximately 10-12 years of prior experience in a Lean/Industrial Engineering capacity.