Job Description
Role brief
- The Assistant Production Manager oversees safe, efficient, and cost-effective production execution by translating production plans into daily operations and optimizing manpower, machinery, materials, and methods (4M).
- The role is responsible for meeting production targets, controlling labor costs, minimizing downtime and waste, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Convert weekly and monthly production schedules into daily shift plans
- Allocate manpower, machines, and materials for smooth production execution
- Monitor production output, investigate shortfalls, and implement recovery actions
- Manage attendance, shift rosters, overtime, and payroll accuracy
- Track machine performance, downtime, and maintenance coordination
- Enforce SOPs, quality standards, and waste control measures
- Monitor production costs and drive efficiency improvements
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE use, and incident reporting
- Prepare accurate daily production and operational reports
- Supervise team discipline, performance, and workforce development.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Daily production target achievement: 95–100%
- Machine utilization: ≥85%
- Labor cost and overtime within budget
- Defect and wastage within approved limits
- Payroll accuracy: 100%
- Zero major safety violations
- Accurate and timely reporting.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Production, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields.
Experience:
- 5–8 years manufacturing experience
- 2–3 years in supervisory/assistant managerial role
- Experience in production planning, labor control, and cost management
Technical Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- ERP and advanced Excel proficiency
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement preferred.