Assistant Manager Production

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations and supervise the production team.
• Ensure achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety guidelines.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Support new product launches and trials by coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports for management review.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis and corrective action for production-related issues.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement activities.
• Manage workforce scheduling, absenteeism control, and manpower planning.
• Support maintenance team to minimize downtime through proactive reporting and coordination.
• Ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
• Oversee end-to-end operations on the BAM line (shift scheduling, production targets, quality control). Drive efficiency, reduce rework/scrap, and improve OEE.
• Operational Efficiency-Drive continuous improvement, optimize machine uptime, and reduce waste and rework through structured monitoring and control.
• People Leadership-Supervise and guide operators and line technicians to maintain productivity, safety, and morale.
• Coordination & Communication- Acts as the central link between production, quality, maintenance, and planning teams for smoother operations.

Key Skills And Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills, Including managing unionised setups.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and resource management.
• Hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and production management software (SAP, ERP).

Competencies

• Builds Effective Teams : Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively : Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision Quality : Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Develops Talent : Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
• Directs Work : Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Drives Engagement : Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Drives Results : Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Manages Conflict : Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals : Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviours by identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve health and safety to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
• Health, Safety and Environment Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis : Examines HSE incidents by completing quality, evidence-based investigations with accurate root cause analysis, resulting in effective corrective actions, accurate reporting, and avoiding repeated incidents.
• Continuous Process Improvement : Recognizes areas in which a process can be improved by properly implementing process improvement and waste reduction methodologies to reduce process cost and improve quality in current manufacturing processes.
• Values Differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.