Boon Hua How
Production
Singapore,Singapore
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Proactive Production Manager successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader.
Ambitious Production Supervisor/Manager with 20 years of experience in varies industries. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Production Supervisor II
Alcon Singapore Manufacturing
Singapore
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Responsible for oversee Aseptic Filling department operations, including changeover activities such as Material preparation, installation of parts, classified control areas sanitization, SAP closure, review batch record, submit document for QAQC review etc...
- Managed team of 27 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
Senior Production Manager
MP Biomedicals Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Manage Production team and plan available resources to meet customer needs to produce kit components and intermediate products (Western Blot strips, ELISA microplates, Rapid Test Devices, HBsAg range of products, PCR reagents, recombinants, colloidal gold/conjugate, Reagent and Assembly and ELISA conjugates).
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
- Worked with quality manager to achieve proper segregation and recycling of wash and rework.
- Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
- Coordinated activities required to bring product to market, aligned teams and bridged gaps between different functions.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
Assistant Production Manager
HOYA Medical Singapore PTE LTD
Singapore
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Responsible for the intraocular lens production department (PD-IOL) for safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery operations.
- Managed team of 64 production associates, production supervisors, technician, equipment engineer, process engineer , maintenance supervisor/technicians and final inspector. overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Identified and planned for resources needed to accomplish production objectives.
- Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
- Overcame obstacles and variables to maintain production efficiency, meet deadlines and achieve high levels of profitability.
- Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time shipment of orders.
- Delivered operating plans and growth objectives.
- Established position requirements, schedules and production team processes.
- Contributed to company growth by delivering quality customer service to foster growth and retention.
- Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
- Designed and implemented new production schedule to reduce loss in labor and inventory.
- Oversaw scheduling and job backlogs to properly allocate personnel and material resources.
- Researched and tested new materials for production.
- Conducted meetings to capture lessons learned and streamline product improvement process.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Singapore
04.2015 - 01.2016
- In charge of overseeing the day-to-day operations of C&D department, column, and plastic assembly line.
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with gear requirements and best practices.
- Performed accident investigations.
- Managed departmental performance measures.
- Maintained proper inventory levels.
- Recorded and reported attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
VELA-Operation Singapore
Singapore
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Provide support for the qualification and validation of next-generation sequencing (NGS) products in compliance with FDA regulations.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
- Managed team of 10 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Reviewed customer feedback and developed strategies to improve product quality.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Illumina, Inc.
Singapore
05.2011 - 09.2014
- The pioneer of Operation Supervisor in singapore Reagent Department.
- Participated in new product transfer from headquarters San Diego
- Support new production validation and qualifications activities.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Managed departmental performance measures.
- Performed accident investigations.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Production Shift Engineer
REC Solar Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
04.2010 - 05.2011
- Support the start-up and ongoing operation in REC Singapore Modules manufacturing plant production lines.
- Managed team of 108 production associates, production technician, Production trainer, line leaders. overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Prepared action plans for problematic processes and assets.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Interacted with subject matter experts to develop training material and tools for personnel.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Production Supervisor
Panasonic AVC Networks Singapore Pte.Ltd
Singapore
05.2000 - 07.2009
- Responsible for overseeing the operations of final assembly lines, including HOME THEATER SYSTEM (SC-HT1000, SC-HT1500, and SC-DP1), DVD RECORDER (DMR-E55, DMR-EH60) DVD PLAYER SYSTEM (SC-F87), and PORTABLE VCD (SL-MV60, SL-MV65).
- Managed team of 13 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Education
No Degree - Diploma in Electro-Machanical Engineering
Linton College
Malaysia12.1998
Skills
- Fluent in English and mandarin
- Supervision and Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Directed
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Word
- Team Building
- Decision-Making
- First Aid/CPR
- Value Stream Mapping
- Assembly and Production
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Operational Procedures
- Job Assignments
- Staff Management
- Cause and Effect Analysis
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Production Procedures
- Company Safety Policies
- Conflict Resolution Tactics
- Master Scheduling
- OSHA Regulations
- Corrective Actions
- Optimizing Production Output
- Production Targets
- Inventory Management Specialist
- Knowledge of 5S Methodology
- Operations Auditing
- Materials Management
- Incident Management
- Manufacturing Management
- Fluent in English and mandarin
- Quality Control Standards
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Training Skills
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Key Performance Indicator Tracking
- Personnel Recruitment
- Cost Control
- Lean Manufacturing
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Minor Repairs
- Safety Monitoring
- Strong Leadership Abilities
- Maintenance Planning
- Quality Inspections
Certification
Alcon Leader@Vantage Program
External Course Training
3, 20 and 21 September 2021
HR Systems and Service
Internal Course Training
Workday
Kronos
HR Help
Recogneyes
JDEpect
AED
hrX
Alcon Future lead Training
People Leader's WOW
25,26 Oct 2021
Track wise Investigator.
Internal Course Training
July to Nov 2020
Targeted selection: Interviewer
External Course Training
21 Mar 2017
Risk Management and Implementation Plan
External Course Training
27 May 2016
Transition to ISO 14001:2015
External Course Training
May 2016
Train the Trainer External Training
External Course Training
23rd to 27th APR 2012
Coaching instructional skills
External Course Training
23rd to 24th APR 2012
Situation Frontline Leadership
External Course Training
13th to 14th MAR 2012
8D Methodology
External Course Training
18TH to 19th APR 2012
Waste management
Internal Course Training
10th OCT 2011
ISO 14001/OHSAS Internal Audit Training
External Course Training
11th to 13th AUG 2010
Company Emergency Responder Team (CERT) Course
COSEM Safety & Security Services
26th to 28th July 2010
Occupation First Aider (OFA) Course
Singapore FIRST AID Training Centre
23rd to 26th AUG 2010
Aspect and Impact (Risk Assessment) Training
REC In-house Training
(WDA) ES-WPS-2IE-0
Initiative and Enterprise-Supervisor Level
E-SQUARE Communication & Management Training Consultancy
12TH SEP 2006
LEADERSHIP
EDGE International Pte.Ltd
16TH APRIL TO 17TH APRIL 2003
PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
Matsushita Electric ASIA Pte.Ltd
17th September 2001 to 19th September 2001
SCM Awareness
E-SQUQRE communication & management training consultancy
21st MAY 2003
9TH JULY 2004
Basic QC Knowledge
E-SQUQRE communication & management training consultancy
12TH JUN 2003 TO 13TH JUN 2003
QC Course for Member
Trust Management Education
21ST December 2005 TO 22 December 2005
Matsushita Basic Philosophy
Matsushita Electric ASIA Pte.Ltd
Leadership 2
EDGE International Pte.Ltd
Pneumatic Control
Matsushita Electric ASIA Pte.Ltd
ISM Level 1,2,3,4 (Information Security Management)
PANASONIC IN-HOUSE TRAINING
The QC Tools
EDGE International Pte.Ltd
QMS (Quality Management System)
Panasonic In-house Training
EMS (Environmental Management System)
Panasonic In-house Training
KPI (Key Performance Indicator)
Panasonic In-house Training
Timeline
Senior Production Supervisor II
Alcon Singapore Manufacturing
02.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Production Manager
MP Biomedicals Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
04.2019 - 07.2019
Assistant Production Manager
HOYA Medical Singapore PTE LTD
01.2016 - 07.2018
Manufacturing Supervisor
Thermo Fisher Scientific
04.2015 - 01.2016
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
VELA-Operation Singapore
10.2014 - 04.2015
Manufacturing Supervisor
Illumina, Inc.
05.2011 - 09.2014
Production Shift Engineer
REC Solar Pte. Ltd.
04.2010 - 05.2011
Production Supervisor
Panasonic AVC Networks Singapore Pte.Ltd
05.2000 - 07.2009
No Degree - Diploma in Electro-Machanical Engineering
Linton College
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