(6 reviews)

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Industry

Non-Profit Organisations

Specialities

We are championing innovation & sustainability, Voices for the manufacturing & related industries, Organize local & international trade fairs mission, Building capabilities thru conference, seminar, Not- for-profit organisation, We provide learning & development programmes

Company size

51-100

Primary location

438A Alexandra Road, #04-01/02, Alexandra Techopark

The Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) is the largest national organisation representing the interests of manufacturing and manufacturing-related industries since 1932.Today, the SMF is a forefront trade federation serving the manufacturing community by driving digitalisation, innovation-led productivity, business transformation and internationalisation towards enhancing the competitiveness of its member companies.The SMF has about 5,000 corporate members, comprising SMEs, MNCs and Affiliate Members. Corporate members are categorised into 10 Industry Groups and supported by its Associated Services to address each industry’s unique and specific needs and interests.

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Senior Manager / Manager, Training and Partnership Development

at Singapore Manufacturing Federation

Alexandra North, Central Region

Lead training strategy, identify skills gaps, develop programmes, and build strategic partnerships.

classification: Education & TrainingEducation & Training

18d ago

Executive, Standards Development (Safety or Manufacturing)

at Singapore Manufacturing Federation

Alexandra North, Central Region

Support Singapore’s standards development and adoption efforts.

classification: Human Resources & RecruitmentHuman Resources & Recruitment

18d ago

Our mission statement

To represent the business interests of the Singapore manufacturing sector, and to facilitate its competitiveness and sustainable growth.

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Local and Overseas Collaboration

We collaborate with local and overseas government agencies, industry partners and enterprises to provide key services such as representation of members’ views at formal dialogues with the authorities; increasing business opportunities through local and international trade fairs and missions; building capabilities, etc.

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Reviews overview

2.86 ratings in total

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67%

Rate salary as high or average

33%

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What’s it like working at Singapore Manufacturing Federation?

AI summary of recent reviews

Singapore Manufacturing Federation offers a friendly work environment with well-bonded colleagues and valuable exposure to manufacturing industry leaders. Employees appreciate the opportunity to gain diverse experience across various responsibilities, though this can be both a benefit and a challenge.

The organisation faces some operational challenges, including the need to better distribute workload as employees often handle multiple responsibilities beyond their core roles. The traditional management approach and varying decision-making processes can impact flexibility in some departments. There are also opportunities to modernise systems and adopt more contemporary approaches, particularly in terms of technology integration.

Recent reviews

5.0

Head fof Skill Development & Industy Partnership

Feb 2026

Alexandra North Central RegionLess than 1 year in the role, current employee

A challenging yet rewarding journey of growth, teamwork, and meaningful impact at AMTA of SMF

The good things- Purpose-driven work: What we do actually matters. It’s not just tasks, it’s impact. - Learning & growth: Constantly picking up new skills, ideas, and perspectives. - Team energy: When the people around you care, work feels lighter and more motivating. - Stability + direction: Having a clear mission makes it easier to stay focused and confident about the future.

The challenges1) Limited resources - Prioritize key activities - Use available resources efficiently - Seek partnerships and support where possible 2) Communication gaps - Hold regular team meetings - Use one main communication channel - Encourage open and clear feedback 3) Coordination among teams - Improve collaboration between departments - Assign team leaders to guide coordination - Share updates and progress reports regularly

5.0

Principal

Jan 2026

Central RegionLess than 1 year in the role, current employee

A dynamic role full of growth and new challenges.

The good thingsSmooth recruitment and onboarding process

The challengesNot at the moment as I have only been in this role for one month, so it is too early for me to provide meaningful feedback on challenges. I am still in the learning and onboarding phase.

1.0

Manager

May 2025

Central RegionLess than 1 year in the role, former employee

A leading manufacturing industry without apply technology to company

The good thingsMultiple tasks. Overload tasks without properly manage time frame.

The challengesIt is corporate learning industry, but they still use traditional way. It should lead manufacturing industry to go AI. System structure should be improved.

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