Productivity through Training& Talent Management Programs

Christopher Ang, Centre Head, SMF CCL25 April 2017

Championing Manufacturing – A Partner in Nation Building

Established as Singapore

Manufacturers’ Association

(SMA)

Represented the interests

of the manufacturing

industry in Singapore

Renamed the Singapore

Confederation of Industries

(SCI)

Expanded its role as the

umbrella body for all

industries, including

manufacturing

Name changed to

Singapore Manufacturers’

Federation

(SMa)

Re-focused on

manufacturing and

manufacturing-related

industries

Name changed to

Singapore Manufacturing

Federation

(SMF)

Transformed into a national

institution with a

manufacturing base

1932 1996 2003 2012

SMF - A Journey of Progress

Comprehensive Value-addingServices

Centre for Corporate Learning

SMF Centre for Corporate Learning (SMF CCL) actively collaborates with government agencies and

established training centres to develop and deliver quality nation-wide programmes for maximum impact.

Authorised education

provider with APICS*

Accredited CET*

Centre by WSG

*CET- Continuing Education and Training

APICS – formerly American Production and Inventory Control Society

More than

50 YEARS

of experience in

conducting training

Delivers more than

200courses 10,000

participants annually

Corporate Transformation of SMEs

- Creating and Adding Value

SME QIANG Quality Initiatives toAssist, Nurture and Grow

SME QIANG (Quality Initiatives to Assist, Nurture and Grow)

6 Classroom Training Days + 2-3 months project

• 6 days training

• Champion training for Senior Management

• Heavy on project coaching

HIGHLIGHTS

70

20

10

WSQ Certified Productivity & Innovation Manager (WSQ CPI Manager)

18 Classroom Training Days + 3-4 months project

Waste Management Companies take up SME QIANG to improve Productivity

Family-run Singapore firms areheeding the national call toraise productivity. As enterprisestransition from parents to children,the next-generation businessleaders are implementing ways todo the same thing better.

Two such companies - Wah and Hua, and Soon Yong HuatEngineering Construction - were recently honoured at the annual Innovation and Productivity Awards for their achievements.

Discover what Companieshave achieved

“Laundry company Systematic Laundromat is one establishment that has benefited from the programme. After training, its workers have learned to multi-task better.”

Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/productivity-scheme-helps/943034.html

• Companies who had already hired a PMET in the last three months are eligible to participate as well

• Funding support applicable to SC & SPR hires only.

P-Max @ SMFA Place-and-Train Program

Hiring SME

Job Seeking PMET(s)

SMEs and newly hired

PMET(s)(Monthly Pay >= $2,500)

Complete Respective Workshop for SME & PMET(s)

SME to retain

PMET and complete

six months

follow-up with SMF

SME receive

Assistance Grant of

$5000 upon completion

PROFESSIONAL CONVERSION PROGRAMME (PCP) FOR

1. MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE2. MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONAL3. TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEER/MANAGER

Broad Based Professional Conversion Programs (PCP)

CLASSIFICATION OF MANUFACTURING SECTORS

(for PCP)

• Manufacturing• Aerospace• Biologics• Chemicals• Energy• Electronics• Food Manufacturing• General Manufacturing• Marine & Offshore Engineering• Medical Technology• Precision Engineering• Process Construction & Maintenance• Pharmaceuticals• Water

• Transportation & Storage• Air Transport• Logistics• Sea Transport

Programme Manager:FUNDING for PCP*

Funding Support Requirement

Course fee funding of up to 70% of course fees# PMETs complete all the required modules including passing assessment (if applicable)

SalarySupport

Non-mature and non-LTU

Up to 70% of salary, capped at $4,000 per month

PMETs remain at the employing company for a minimum of 3 months

Mature or LTU

Up to 90% of salary, capped at $6,000 per month*

PMETs remain at the employing company for a minimum of 3 months and subject to final approval by WSG

#Funding rates are subjected to overall caps and may subject to changes.

3. PCP for Technical Sales Engineer/Manager

Job Titles Technical Sales Engineer, Manager, Business Development Manager, Project Manager, etc.

Job Functions Sales & Marketing / Business Development / Project Management / Account Management

Training Modules i. Develop an Effective Marketing Plan (2 days) (mandatory)ii. How to Build Customer Loyalty (1 day) (mandatory)iii. Effective Presentation Skills (1 day) (optional)iv. Effective Pricing Strategies (1 day) (optional)

Course Fees (Inclusive of 7% GST)

Full course fees for mandatory courses: $1,123.50

Course fees payable after 70% funding: $337.05

In Collaboration:

Certification by SMF-CCL

For relevant course information, kindly refer to SMF-CCL’s website (www.smfccl.sg) for details.

*Enhanced salary support rate is applicable for Singapore Citizens who are aged 40 and above, or are long-term unemployed for at least 6 months.

SMF Sales & Marketing Modules

+ Company in-house Structured Training

Total Duration: 3 months training

Mid-Career PMETs

Job-ready!

THANK YOU