Peter Pow

I am Certified in green belt 6 sigma and experience implementing 5S and lean initiatives,  am confident I can contribute to your organisation. 

Saurer Components Pte Ltd                                                            May 2022 – Present

HOD, Production & Facility

• Overall responsible for Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance and facility performance.
• Lead and manage a team of 115 headcounts.
• Re-organise manufacturing reporting structures for better flexibility.

Coherent Singapore Pte Ltd                                                            Nov 2015 – May2022 Manufacturing Manager

• Plan, organize and manage cleanroom manufacturing, central chemical cleaning processes and Warehouse operations
• Actively involves in driving Lean (GEMBA, Kaizen, 5S culture, eliminate 7 Waste) and continuous improvement to meet KPI’s - Safety, Quality, On-Time-Delivery and Cost
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Focus on training and developing team leads, assemblers and technicians to meet future growth

Forum Energy Asia Pacific Pte Ltd                                                Sep 2013 – Dec 2014

Operations Manager 

• Manage the Drilling division inclusive QHSE, Manufacturing, Project & Planning
• Accountable for the plant revenue, cost performance & CAPEX for Drilling division
• Provide guidance to Project Management team on new and repeated projects
• Direct interface with vendors for outsources activity and delivery

Hunting Energy Services Pte Ltd                                                    Jun 2012 – Sep 2013

Project Manager 

• Oversee Asia Pacific projects including cost management, safety, design and delivery. 
• Managed facilities & plant expansion, product transfer and plant startup within Asia Pacific region to align with the overall master plan strategies. 

Interplex Singapore Pte Ltd                                                            Nov 2011 – Jun 2012

Operations Manager

• Responsible for all manufacturing (Planning, Molding, Stamping, Plating, Tool-room & facility) activities within the plant to ensure continuous and efficient production to the desired quality and quantity.
• Recommend and implements manufacturing operations policies and programs in line with the overall business plan.
• Drive operational efficiencies to ensure that Manufacturing yield, On-time completion and EHS initiatives are met.

Greene, Tweed & Co. Pte Ltd                                                         Nov 2008 – May 2010

Site Manufacturing Manager

• Setup & Startup the new manufacturing facilities in Singapore.  Ensure alignment with corporate objective & initiatives
• Provides strategic leadership in the identification and implementation of new and improved Manufacturing and Quality processes such as Six-Sigma & Lean Thinking to raise the level of performance in all processes and deliverables.
• Drive operational efficiencies to ensure that Manufacturing yield, On-time job completion, GMP, ISO and EHS initiatives are met.
• Review and manage financial and cost reduction initiatives in support of all Business Groups financial objectives.     
• Direct interface with customer on projects and quality related activities.

BD Medical (S) Pte Ltd                                                                    Jun 2005 – Oct 2008

Manager, Toolroom & Molding

• Manage Molding & Tooling Engineers supporting the manufacturing operations
• Drive operational efficiencies, cGMP, ISO, EHS and cost saving initiatives are met
• Develop and execute molding & Tool-room strategies to attain operational excellence
• Improve and optimize molding process to achieve increased capacity and productivity
• Liaise with vendors on jig &fixture fabrication to support new product introduction
• Leading the Molding council and a member of the World-Wide Molding Core team
• Apply Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma and other problem-solving tools

Fluoroware South East Asia Pte Ltd                                              Feb 1997 – Dec 2004

Production Manager

• Startup the new manufacturing plant, accountable for plant layout, chemical washing process, machines & equipment performance
• Project management includes customer & supplier’s interface, mold making, testing and modification
• Hands-on in molding processes, mold repair & maintenance
• Generate work instruction and procedures to attained ISO9000 certification
• Overall In-charge of transferring the Singapore manufacturing operations to Malaysia plant

Omni Plastics Pte Ltd                                                                       Feb 1994 – Jan 1997

Production Supervisor 

• Responsibility includes In-charge of Planning and Molding department (2 plants).
• Work on continuous improvement in productivity and quality level.
• Maintain a cost effective and efficiency operation through training of Technicians and operators.

Du Pont (S) Pte Ltd                                                                          Feb 1981 – Jan 1994

Production Supervisor (1981-1984 Setup Tech, 1984-1989 Group Leader, 1989-1994 Supervisor)

• Manage Molding, Assembly and Stamping Departments

Supervised Technician, Group Leaders and Operators in respective departments and managed effectively the human resources in meeting company goals and objectives including Safety, Productivity, Quality, ISO 9000 and cost

• University of Wollongong

Master of Engineering Management (Mechanical Engineering)        Feb 2003

• National Productivity Board (NPB)

Diploma in Business Efficiency & Productivity (Supervisory Mgt.) Nov 1994

• Vocational & Institute Training Board (VITB)

National Technical Certificate NTC 2 (Precision Tooling)                Feb 1993

National Technical Certificate NTC 3 (Metal Machining)                 Feb 1989