Production Coordinator

Job Summary

The Production Coordinator is responsible for coordinating production-related tank farm activities to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted blending and filling operations within the lubricant blending plant. The role acts as the key interface between Production, Tank Farm, Planning, and Quality teams to ensure timely material availability, accurate inventory control, proper sampling activities, and smooth tank transfer coordination. The position supports production planning execution, weekly/monthly stock take activities and operational coordination to minimize production delays and improve overall plant efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Coordination

·      Coordinate daily tank farm activities to support production requirements and blending schedules.

·      Liaise with Tank Farm personnel to ensure timely tank-to-tank and tank-to-blending transfers.

·      Monitor tank availability, line readiness, and material status to prevent production interruptions.

·      Perform base oil, additive, and finished product sampling activities as requested.

·      Track transfer activities and communication of operational issues or delays to Production Supervisors and Assistant Plant Manager.

·      Monitor inventory movement and maintain operational awareness of critical stock levels.

Coordination & Planning

·      Coordinate transfer scheduling and tank utilization planning to support production priorities.

·      Review stock balances against production requirements and identify potential shortages or discrepancies.

·      Support alignment between Production, Tank Farm, and Planning teams.

·      Track and report operational issues impacting production efficiency or material availability.

Stock Take & Inventory Control

·      Coordinate weekly/monthly stock take activities for production-related inventory and tank farm base oil.

·      Support tank dipping, physical inventory verification, and stock reconciliation activities.

·      Ensure proper stock count documentation and adherence to stock take procedures.

·      Investigate inventory discrepancies and support variance analysis with Finance, Production, and Tank Farm teams.

·      Coordinate SAP inventory verification and ensure timely reporting of stock variances.

Documentation

·      Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure inventory records are updated correctly.

·      Maintain proper operational records for transfers, sampling, stock take, and inventory reconciliation.

Safety, Health & Environment

·      Ensure all coordination activities comply with company safety requirements and Singapore regulations.

·      Promote safe work practices during transfer, sampling, and stock take activities.

·      Participate in incident investigations and support corrective action implementation when required.

Continuous Improvement

·      Identify opportunities to improve transfer coordination, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.

·      Support initiatives to reduce production delays caused by material or tank availability issues.

·      Participate in process improvement and operational optimization activities.

Requirements

Education & Experience

·      NITEC / Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

·      Minimum 3–5 years of experience in lubricant, chemical, or process manufacturing operations.

·      Experience in tank farm operations, inventory coordination, or production support is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

·      Good understanding of tank farm operations, liquid transfer systems, and inventory control.

·      Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

·      Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

·      Good analytical and organizational capability.

·      Knowledge of safety practices related to bulk liquid handling and chemical operations.