Operations Manager - Functional Mgmt

Driving Operational Excellence Across Manufacturing Operations 

Do you enjoy leading manufacturing teams and driving operational performance? 

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future

As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing daily factory and plant operations, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. This position is employed by Vetco Gray Pte. Ltd., Singapore, supporting the manufacturing facility in Batam, Indonesia. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite in Batam approximately 3–5 days per week, with the flexibility to return to Singapore on weekends and public holidays. 

As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for: 

• Production Oversight: Monitor daily manufacturing output, manage shift schedules, and ensure production targets and delivery deadlines are met.
• Process Improvement: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce scrap and rework, and boost productivity.
• Resource & Supply Chain Management: Coordinate with sourcing, maintenance, and warehousing teams to manage raw material inventory, equipment availability, and plant maintenance plans.
• Quality & Safety Enforcement: Maintain strict quality control protocols and enforce workplace health, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Budget & Cost Control: Track operational expenditures, manage department budgets, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive profitability.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor production personnel, supervisors, and engineers to build a high-performance culture.

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. 

• Have at least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. 

• Have experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. 

• Have knowledge of ERP systems, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and preventive maintenance programs. 

• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, financial, and people leadership skills. 

• Possess excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities. 

This role offers flexibility to support regular travel between Singapore and Batam while maintaining operational leadership of the manufacturing facility. 

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We invest in the health, wellbeing, and development of our workforce and empower our employees to succeed. 

Join us and benefit from work-life balance programs, medical coverage, insurance programs, financial benefits, and development opportunities.