Ooi David

Results-oriented and accomplished General Manager with a proven track record of success in leading and managing manufacturing operations across diverse functions. I am eager to pursue a challenging opportunity where I can leverage my expertise in production management, quality assurance, machine shop fabrication, maintenance, automation, planning, sales/customer service, tooling, and warehouse logistics to drive operational excellence and achieve strategic business objectives.

• Swiss Precision Industries Pte Ltd, Asst General Manager, 04/2021, Present, Collaborate with the Group Managing Director and senior leadership to develop and implement strategic plans for the manufacturing., Provide strong leadership to the QA, Production/ Planning, Tool & Die, Manufacturing Service (Maintenance/Automation/ Facility), and Machine Shop Fabrication departments, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement., Manage and provide direction to the heads of QA, Production. Planning, Tool & Die, Manufacturing Service (Maintenance/Automation/ Facility), and Machine Shop Fabrication, ensuring alignment with organizational goals., Monitor departmental performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement action plans., Ensure that QA processes are in place to maintain the highest standards of product quality and adherence to industry regulations., Implement quality improvement initiatives and drive a culture of quality throughout the organization., Oversee production planning, scheduling, and execution to meet customer demands while optimizing resource utilization., Continuously improve production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs., Manage the Tool & Die department, ensuring the availability and maintenance of tooling for production processes. Develop and implement tooling maintenance and replacement strategies to minimize downtime., Lead the Maintenance departments to ensure the reliability and availability of machinery and equipment. Implement preventive maintenance programs., Develop and manage budgets for the five departments, optimizing resource allocation and cost control., Ensure a safe working environment by implementing and enforcing safety protocols and compliance with relevant regulations., Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all departments to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency.
• SolidMicron Technologies Pte Ltd, Technologies Group Operation Manager, 2010, 2019, Conduct Monthly Operation Meetings to review Production/ New projects/ Purchasing/ Quality/ Safety matters., In charge of operations, including production, store, logistic, purchasing, planning, admin & customer service., Improve production yield by standardizing the consistent process and driving the team to achieve the KPI set., Monthly presentation of the (P&L and KPI) report and improvement strategy to top management., Ensure machines run smoothly with the optimum process with minimizing waste., Ensure Mixer/ Debinding/ Sintering Furnace spare parts are well kept for MIM machine maintenance., Ensure workers follow company policy and SOP. Review & continue to improve the procedure/ work instruction., Ensure TS16949/ ISO14001/ ISO13485/ ISO9001 standard is compliance. Manage customer audit., Ensure housekeeping 5S is implemented. (Control Room and Clean Room Class 100K)., Develop and implement programs to improve cost-effectiveness, safety, and manufacturing standards., Liaise with Tooling department on tools maintenance/ repair/ modification & improvements., Liaise with Engineering department on R&D, NPI, new projects kick-off, process flow chart, and DOE testing stage., Liaise with the QA department on corrective & preventive actions for internal/ external and customer NCR., To attend, investigate and resolve the problem of production/ operations and quality issues., Monitor Material consumption, Manpower arrangement, training program review by skill matrix, and recruitment., Monitor Tool Life and follow up with an overseas customer to get repeating tool sales., Monitor Machine maintenance/ utilization. Monitor the asset depreciation., Handle new projects for plastic & metal parts with high volume low mix & low volume high mix., Monitor purchasing process from RFQ/ PR approval/ (SAP) PO issued/ DO and evaluate the suppliers in AVL., Optimizing Inventory level, and stock aging. FIFO, Safe Stock., Set up the automation machine to reduce the labor cost and improve the consistency of quality/ quantities., Lead, provide safety, quality, and a positive mindset to subordinates to enjoy the right atmosphere environment., Assist GM to review the new product quotation/ costing and follow up with customers to get new sales.
• Kay Kay Plastic Industries Pte Ltd, Production/ Operation Manager, 2008, 2010, In charge of production schedule plan & delivery plan., Maintain and improvement of the TS16949 certification for the company., Improve processes to meet the quality standard. Improve cycle time, downtime & 5S., Motivate & train production staff., Responsible for the Quality of incoming, in-process, and outgoing., Handle customer complaints & TS audits. Provide a continuous improvement plan.
• Fujipla Engineering ( S ) Pte Ltd, Production Supervisor, 2006, 2008, Overall responsible planning & implementation of production quality system., Overall department improvement & ensuring optimal machine utilization., Responsible for new tooling testing & project transfer to Vietnam., Motivate & develop a concessive production team., Ensure all machinery, equipment, mold, and facilities are properly maintained.
• Meiban Technology ( Malaysia ) Sdn Bhd, Process Engineer, 2004, 2006, Develop and perform experimental process tests concerning quality, productivity, method, cost, etc, DOE, Window study for new products. Set the optimum parameter for production., Root causes analysis & investigation to resolve & improve the quality issue by 5 why Analysis & Fish Bone diagram., Develop new processes & methods for new projects. Improve molding & assembly process.
• Leksun Industries ( Malaysia ) Sdn Bhd, Production Manager, 2002, 2004, Ensure daily production output to achieve the target, Monitor machine downtime & capacity & oversee the whole maintenance section, Problem-solving on the production floor, Assign daily work for subordinates. Interact with the tool repair section on the tooling repair activities.
• Dai-ichi Industries Pte Ltd, Assistant Engineer, 2000, 2002, Assist process engineer on mold testing. Generate work instruction & any other required process documents, Carry out measurements of critical checkpoints as per customer requirements., Carry out process capability studies. Prepare testing reports & documentation.

• Age: 47 years old
• Date of Birth: 04/12/76
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Singapore Citizen