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Hi. Just wanna share a bit of my knowledge as someone who used to work in the manufacturing industry for many years. The important skills needed in the industry include technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, continuous improvement mindset, teamwork and collaboration, adaptability, time management, safety awareness, effective communication, and leadership skills. With these acquired, one will manage to grow in the industry.

• • Jeff

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Appreciate you sharing your insights! I also think those soft skills you mentioned can become handy, not just for manufacturing industry, but all. Let's say one day you decided to shifting career. Then it would be easier or someone with that skills to adapt different workplace environment.
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As a manager in manufacturing in Singapore, I often see young graduates entering the industry. My question to you is, what are you doing to develop practical skills, adapt to fast-paced environments, and stay updated on the latest technologies to ensure you stand out and succeed in this competitive field?

• • Fahmi

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focus on building practical skills through internships, projects, and continuous learning. I also make sure to stay updated on industry trends by reading up on new technologies and attending relevant events or webinars.
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I'm interested in learning more about your motivation for joining this industry. What specific aspects of manufacturing that excites you the most? And in which manufacturing sector are you in? Food & Beverage? Textile and Apparel? Chemical? Electronics or maybe Automative? Sorry if i sound demanding, i'm just curious. Who knows I might found very enthusiastic subordinate in here

• • James Morales (Marketing Staff)

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No worries, I don’t think you sound demanding at all cause you shows that you're interested in this topic. I do feel this manufacturing really excites me, especially when you get to witness the level of innovation that they did.
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How can I reframe my work experience in retail management to be relevant for a role as a project manager in a manufacturing company? Planning to change career and saw this ad that has 50% JD similar to my current role but bcz I'm from a different industry, I'm afraid that my chance of getting the job is lower. So wanna increase my chance by tailoring my resume to the JD. Help pls!

• • Andrew Tong (Manufacturing Technician)

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Actually right, you’re already halfway there! Retail involves a lot of project management, from planning schedules to handling resources and coordinating staff. Emphasize your ability to manage operations, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
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I'm considering a career in manufacturing, but I'm not sure which industry would offer the best opportunities in Singapore.

• • Hari Harran

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Electronics and engineering are two sectors that are heavily invested in here, with stable growth and decent salaries. But some areas of traditional manufacturing might not offer as much growth. I’d recommend looking into high-tech manufacturing, like pharmaceuticals or advanced materials, if you want better long-term opportunities
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As someone working in product design and manufacturing, how is 3D printing changing your daily tasks and the overall process of creating new products?

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3D printing has brought a lot of positives to our production process! It’s been especially helpful in the concept and prototype stages, allowing us to create and test ideas much faster than before. This has really streamlined development and reduced costs in early phases. The speed it brings has been invaluable, and I think it’ll only get better as the technology evolves
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"The industries with declining hiring trends included IT & Telecom and Production & Manufacturing, which decreased by 20% or more" - from an article on shifting recruitment trends in the Singapore job market in 2023. Do you think this is true? Is the trend still ongoing in 2024 for manufacturing? Wanting to change job but i think now i have to wait...

• • Sebastian

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It’s understandable to feel concerned about these trends. As long your company still needing you without giving any bad news hint. Just stay and work there. In the meantime, you can keep an eye on the market and see if there's any potential place that will benefit you better. Here is every competitive, look into upskilling yourself would be good too!
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I recently started using language apps to learn Malay for work, and I’m really enjoying it! But I still struggle with speaking and need to build my confidence. I deal with a lot of Malaysian clients in industrial manufacturing and hoping this can help me build rapport and relationships with them. Anyone else learning Malay? What are your tips for practicing speaking?

• • Samuel

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That’s awesome you’re learning Malay for work! For speaking, you could try finding Malaysian podcasts or YouTube videos to repeat after. That's how you get familiar with all the pronunciations
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As a graduating mechanical engineering student, I'm exploring potential career paths and noticing that many mechanical roles are available in semiconductor manufacturing. Is this industry worth entering? I'd like to know the pros and cons of working in semiconductor manufacturing and explore other industries that might be suitable for mechanical engineering graduates. Thanks!

• • WeiJianTan (Mechanical Engineering)

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I’m graduating soon too and asked myself the same thing! Semiconductors seem like a strong choice, but it’s good to explore. I’ve also been looking at industries like renewable energy (lots of growth potential!) and robotics, which is great if you enjoy hands-on problem-solving. From what I’ve heard, semiconductors offer a lot of career growth but can be demanding.

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