Assistant Production Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Production Planning and Scheduling:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive production schedules that align with company targets and customer demands.
  • Coordinate closely with procurement and logistics teams to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and components.
  • Take charge of the Pipe Extrusion and Re-pelletizing production processes, including parameter control.
• Process Management:
  • Oversee daily production processes to ensure they run efficiently and comply with all company policies and standards.
  • Manage factory operations, including production, maintenance, and minor electrical troubleshooting.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Maintain high standards of product quality through stringent process control measures.
  • Address and resolve any quality issues that arise during production, ensuring products meet all specifications.
  • Monitor daily production progress, product quality, waste management, and worker accommodation. Support monthly stock takes and oversee safety and housekeeping arrangements within the factory.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Lead, manage, and mentor a team of production staff, including supervisors and operators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Provide training, support, and development opportunities to enhance team members' skills and performance.
  • Oversee manpower planning, training, and supervision of staff and workers.
• Budget Management:
  • Prepare and manage the production budget, ensuring that production costs are maintained within agreed-upon limits.
  • Monitor and report on production performance against the budget, identifying areas for cost-saving and efficiency improvements.
• Reporting and Analysis:
  • Prepare regular reports on production performance, including metrics on output, efficiency, and quality.
  • Report daily progress, production output, waste management, and any necessary defect rectifications to the Assistant Factory Manager/Factory Manager.
  • Collaborate with the Planner, Quality Control, and Logistics departments to ensure smooth and timely product delivery.
  • Utilize data and analysis to identify trends, address issues, and uncover opportunities for operational improvement.
• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance:
  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure minimal production downtime and equipment reliability.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production management role, preferably within the manufacturing industry for plastic products.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a track record of process improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively and drive cost-efficient production.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is required to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking vendors.