Assistant Production Manager
Assistant Production Manager
Exact Manpower Consulting Ltd
Reporting Structure
Report To:
Production manager
Interact:
production engineer
Job Requirements
Education:
Job Level:
Mid Management Level
Gender:
Both
Experience:
5 Years
Ability and Skills:
Work under pressure
Culture:
Multiculture
Knowledge:
Production Management And Manufacturing Operations
Personality:
Hard working
Languages:
Main Duties
- Assist the Production Manager in planning and coordinating daily, weekly, and monthly production activities.
- Monitor production output against planned targets and identify gaps, delays, and operational constraints.
- Supervise production activities and ensure efficient utilization of manpower, machinery, materials, and other resources.
- Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Stores, Planning, Procurement, and other departments to ensure smooth production operations.
- Monitor production processes and recommend improvements to increase productivity and reduce operational costs.
- Ensure production activities are carried out in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and company policies.
- Monitor raw material consumption, production wastage, rework, downtime, and other production performance indicators.
- Assist in investigating production problems and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor machine availability and coordinate with the Maintenance team to minimize equipment downtime.
- Ensure proper manpower allocation across production lines and shifts.
- Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors, operators, and other production employees.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and promote a safe working environment.
- Monitor housekeeping and workplace organization within the production areas.
- Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
- Maintain accurate production records and ensure timely submission of required reports.
- Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and waste-reduction programs where applicable.
- Assist in setting production KPIs and monitor team performance against agreed targets.
- Participate in production meetings and provide updates on performance, challenges, and improvement actions.
- Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining product quality and minimizing wastage.
- Support the Production Manager in implementing new processes, products, equipment, and production improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality requirements.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Production Manager or Plant Manager.
Other Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional certification in Production/Manufacturing Management will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- At least 2–3 years of experience in a supervisory or team-leadership role.
- Experience in production planning, manufacturing processes, quality control, and operational improvement is highly desirable.
- Experience working in a large-scale manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
Location :
:
Dar es salaam
Industry :Manufacturing
Company :
Exact Manpower Consulting Ltd
