Production Assistant Manager

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General Job Description:

Assistant production manager role involves coordinating daily operations, managing a team, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in composite materials, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Manage in planning, coordinating, and monitoring daily SMC production activities to ensure targets are met.
• Responsible for leading the team's production efforts for products, technical knowledge and experience are required.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support related to SMC production processes.
• Implement and maintain quality control measures; analyze production data and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Supervise production staff, providing training and support to enhance performance and ensure a safe working environment.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency; lead initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Enforce safety protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Assist in managing raw material inventory, including ordering and tracking sub-materials to ensure smooth operations.
• Prepare regular reports on production metrics, quality issues, and team performance for management review.
• Provide flexible time management to cover production schedule and inventory / quality control.
• Responsible for supporting audits such as cost audit and process audit.
• Responsible for production inventory management including SAP and MES.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to achieving the team's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Take responsibility in the absence of a manager

Required Education and Experience:

• Strong collaborative skills and effective communication in a team environment.
• Proficient in compiling information and reporting to relevant members in a timely manner.
• Collect and organize data in an orderly fashion to easily accessible and used for future programs.
• Order and track equipment and material for manufacturing facility.
• Create and maintain schedules to coordinate personnel, materials, and equipment for a seamless process launch.
• Preference for candidates with knowledge of thermoforming, thermoset molding, or related technical materials and technologies.
• Experience with SAP or MES operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of tool and equipment design, automation, robotics, or manufacturing processes for assembly process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and data management for reporting purposes.
• Proficient in computer usage and possess strong presentation skills.
• A degree in engineering or a related technical field such as industrial equipment is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a factory environment.
• Comfortable navigating the factory floor, utilizing stairs, and engaging in related activities, in addition to working in an administrative setting.
• Work during weekends and holidays to meet customer demands and/or support the company's audit periods.