Overview. This position is responsible to assist the Production Manager to manage the entire Production Department efficiently achieving maximum production output meeting Customer required quality. He is to assist the Production manager to ensure that the Department operates at peak efficiency - with customer satisfaction the primary goal - by supervising, organizing, planning and training Production staff and establishing an efficient management system for the Department.
Key Responsibilities: 1. Supervise Production Activities: Oversee day-to-day production operations, ensuring adherence to schedules and efficiency targets.Assist the Production Manager to plan, estimate and confirm delivery schedules for sales order.To assist the Production Manager to overseeing production process, planning production schedules to ensure meeting Sales Orders requirement with most efficient production cost.Monitor production lines and workers to ensure compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).Implement production plans and allocate resources (manpower, materials, equipment) effectively.2. Quality Assurance: To monitor , fine tune and track the production process in order to achieve desired output and quality in most efficient method.To oversee production process, ensure quality standards are met at each and every pointTo ensure product quality, both in process and finished goods to achieve minimum reject rate.Identify and resolve quality issues in the production process.Conduct regular inspections and audits of production outputs.3. Team Management: Responsible to assist the Production Manager in managing, supervising, coaching and training Production staff to ensure smooth daily production operation.Supervise, train, and motivate production team members.Assign tasks and manage team performance.Address any performance issues and provide corrective action where necessary.4. Process Improvement: Responsible to assist Production Manager for allocating labor resources, tracking production schedules and cost adjustments to ensure everything runs smoothly.Continuously seek ways to optimize the production process to enhance productivity and reduce waste.Implement lean manufacturing principles or other best practices for efficiency improvements.To assist Production Manager to establish and Implement improvements to the production process.5. Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.Conduct safety briefings and ensure safe working practices.Respond to and investigate accidents or incidents in the production area.6. Inventory Management: Responsible to assist the Production Manager in planning raw material requirementAssist the Production Manager to plan monthly, weekly and daily material usage forecastMonitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished products.Coordinate with procurement and logistics to ensure timely availability of materials and supplies.Reduce wastage and manage costs related to production inputs.7. Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate production records, including shift reports, production batch sheet, quality logs, and others related to production documentation.Prepare and present production performance reports to senior management.8. Maintenance Coordination: To oversee and implement regular inspection and maintenance all production tools and equipment.Collaborate with contractor to ensure all production equipment is functioning optimally.Identify equipment malfunctions and arrange repairs to minimize downtime.Qualifications: Education: Minimum SPM, Vocational Graduate in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.Experience: 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing/production environment.Skills: Candidate MUST be able to speak Mandarin.Strong leadership and team management skills.Good understanding of production processes and lean manufacturing techniques.Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations.Flexibility to work in shifts or extended hours when necessary including weekends & public holidays.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.