About this role

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Production

Department: Manufacturing / Production

Reports To: Production Manager / Plant Manager

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager - Production is responsible for supporting and managing manufacturing operations to achieve production targets while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, cost efficiency, and delivery performance. The role involves manpower management, process improvement, production planning execution, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth plant operations.

Requirements

1 Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly production targets are achieved. Ensure optimum utilization of machines, equipment, and resources. 2 Supervise production activities and operators. Monitor process parameters and adherence to SOPs. Ensure smooth workflow and eliminate production bottlenecks. Maintain discipline and productivity among employees. 3 Ensure products meet customer and quality requirements. Implement quality control measures and corrective actions. Analyze rejection, rework, and scrap data to reduce defects. 4 Enforce workplace safety policies and procedures. Conduct safety inspections. Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures. 5

Monitor OEE and productivity metrics. Reduce downtime and improve cycle.

Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S time.

6 Plan shift-wise manpower deployment. Train and develop operators and supervisors. Conduct performance monitoring and skill assessments. 7 Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance activities. Ensure machines are available for production as per schedule. 8 Ensure availability of raw materials and consumables. Monitor material consumption and reduce wastage. 9 Monitor KPIs such as production output, rejection, efficiency, downtime, and OEE. Prepare daily production reports. Present performance updates to management.