Experience

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  Artek surfin chemical limited

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Senior technical officer - chemist

  • Servicing and sales of chemicals to metal finishing or coating industries. Specializing in analytical laboratory operations, installation, troubleshooting, qualification, and chemical management• Conducted detailed chemical analysis, leading laboratory experiments to address and resolve product quality issues • Oversaw the installation, commissioning, start-up, and process optimisation of equipment to meet customer requirements• Initiated and led continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, and productivity within the manufacturing processes • Worked on-site, conducting chemical analyses and providing technical support to customers• Collected samples, performing tests and interpreting results to ensure product quality or compliance with regulations • Troubleshooted issues, recommend corrective actions and collaborate with other professionals Show less

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  Kitamura industries

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  Process engineer

  • Continuously iterated and improved on machines under purview, including continuous reel to reel (spot, selective and full) plating machine, strip to strip and utilities (scrubber, chiller, cooling tower and WWTP); each containing chemicals (electro cleaners, etchants, Cu, Ag & Au plating cyanide chemicals, anti-epoxy bleed). • Significantly improved manufacturing process on cycle time, yield enhancement and product quality• Investigated root cause and implemented effective preventive measures using TOPS 8D report• Replaced copper etching chemical to reduce cost by 5% and significantly enhance etching rate of the copper substrate• Increased reel to reel spot silver plating productivity by 28% (reducing plating time from 7 to 5 seconds)• Proactively identified and solved other mechanical issues preventing machines from running at optimum capacity Show less

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  Enthone chemistry

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  • Oversaw reactors (SS & GLR), blenders, ribbon blender, utilities (scrubber, cooling tower, mixed bed DI water & WWTP), and warehouse operations• Adopted Lean Six Sigma methodology and implemented targeted process optimisation strategies that boosted productivity by 150%• Managed daily output and implemented production control system to increase yield and reduce cycle-time• Implemented improvement programmes for safety performance, product quality, production per man-hour, expense to sales ratio, process capability, housekeeping, customer complaints, OTD and overtime, boosting productivity by 20%• Achieved awards for Leadership and Customer focus• Managed the capital expenditure for the entire plant, planning, design and recommending monitor capital projects that resulted in $1.5M savings and improved productivity by 10%.• Spearheaded training and upskilling programmes for 25 personnel, fostering a high-performance work culture and improving morale, worker retention and productivity.• Maintained plant compliance with local regulatory agencies (NEA, PUB, MOM, SCDF & SPF)• Assisted with plant expansion, overseeing commission, installation and construction of platform, 3 new reactors and dedicated warehouse for flammables Show less

  • Production Manager

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  • Production Chemist

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
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  Fci micro connections

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Senior process engineer - hod (manufacturing management)

  • Oversaw 2 sandblasting machines, a reactor, adhesive coating machine and utilities (cooling tower, scrubber & WWTP)• Implemented Lean Manufacturing tools to increase productivity and quality (VSM, TPM, Kamishibai, SMED, QRQC and Kaizen), increasing utilisation to >90% and OEE >75%• Reduced inventory in-between processes by adopting VSM, Kanban (JIT/Pull) or levelling board• Established line operational procedures that improved utilisation of equipment, resources and overall process flow, boosting productivity 20%.• Spearheaded multiple successful projects targeted at reducing costs 5%, improving yields 5% and optimising overall processes to increase productivity by 10%.• Coached, mentored and conducted training for 37 operators on manufacturing systems, improving teamwork, knowledge and morale by a significant margin Show less

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  Buckman

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2021

  Manufacturing manager

  • Managed reactor, blenders and utilities (scrubber, exchanger, mixed bed DI system, K-O-P & quench• Optimised processes (pipe diameter, pump, agitator, motor, shear) by implementing Lean Manufacturing best practices and toll to in-house manufacturing, increasing in-house productivity from 400MT to 1200MT per month• Oversaw capital expenditure and budgeting for the unit, implementing CAPEX reduction strategies that saw an improvement of product gross profit by 5%.• Awards as Leader of APAC regional CI (Continuous Improvement) and OX (Operational Excellence) team• Led various teams (production, process engineering, scheduling, process safety & projects) to optimise manufacturing efficiencies, improving product quality and utilisation to >90%, and OEE to > 85% respectively• Utilised RCA tools to identify root causes for various issues, before formulating effective plans that nipped all potential issues in the bud• Appointed as RCA trainer• Formulated in-depth training plans and a rigorous competency matrix to train and test the skills of production personnel, resulting in productivity and safety. Show less

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  Baker hughes

  Apr 2021 - Jan 2024

  Manufacturing manager

  • Spearheaded the commission and start-up of a green-filed chemical plant containing 6 reactors (SS & GLR), 3 blenders, 50 storage tanks, and utilities (cooling tower, steam, hot oil, scrubber, quench & K-O-P)• Ramped-up production to name plate capacity from 1K MT/month to 5K MT/month within 10 months, exceeding upper management goals by a significant margin• Reduced batch cycle time for various reaction and blend products by effective process control, optimisation and implementation of lean manufacturing tools like VSM, Kaizen, Kamishibai, TPM, SMED and QRQC. • Increased productivity through proper planning, scheduling and manufacturing within cycle-time, thus ensuring effective utilisation (>90%) and OEE (>75%).• Oversaw capital expenditure and budgeting for the plant, drafting, implementing and monitoring cost saving projects that resulted in productivity, safety and 10% cost reduction.• Implemented standard operating procedures and regulatory checks to ensure that manufacturing processes meet safety policies, quality standards and statutory requirements at all times, resulting in 0 major incidents that required escalation to upper management Show less