Assistant Production Manager

Job Purpose:

To effectively lead, motivate, and support the production team to deliver consistent, high-quality manufacturing performance in line with business objectives and strategic goals. The role involves ensuring that production targets, efficiency, quality, and safety standards are achieved while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. The Assistant Shift Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimise processes, manage resources efficiently, and maintain compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

\n Responsibilities

:ERP & Production Reportin

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• gEnsure all production activities, raw material consumption, and finished goods are accurately recorded in the ERP system Microsoft business central
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• .Monitor production KPIs (output, OEE, waste, downtime) and provide real-time reporting
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• .Validate and approve system transactions to ensure data accuracy for inventory and traceability
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\n Warehouse & Inventory Retur

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• nsManage and record material returns to warehouse with proper documentation in ER
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• P.Ensure reconciliation of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods at shift en
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• d.Work closely with warehouse/logistics to maintain inventory accuracy and minimize varianc
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• esCarry out stock counts on the lines at the start and end of the shif
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\n Production & Operations Managem

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• entOversee shift production to achieve daily/weekly/monthly production targe
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• ts.Plan and allocate manpower efficiently across production lin
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• es.Ensure minimum downtime through proactive coordination with maintenance and QA tea
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• ms.Drive continuous improvement in productivity, waste reduction, and resource utilizati
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\n Safety & Compli

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• anceEnforce compliance with safety, food safety (HACCP & GMP), and hygiene standards on the shop fl
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• oor.Conduct regular safety checks and ensure immediate corrective acti
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• ons.Promote a zero-accident culture during the sh
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\n Audit & Document

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• ationMaintain audit-ready records for production, safety, and quality compli
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• ance.Ensure all SOPs, checklists, and logs are updated, signed off, and properly st
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• ored.Support internal and external audits (quality, safety, regulat
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\n People Mana

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• gementLead, supervise, and motivate the shift workforce to meet operational
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• goals.Handle workforce discipline, attendance, and training needs during the
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• shift.Promote teamwork, accountability, and high performance among operators and line le
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\n Continuous Impr

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• ovementDriving the CI Methodology for their respective shift and projects by ensuring participation of CI m
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\n Key Performance Indicator

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• s (KPIs)ERP transaction accuracy and ti
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• melinessProduction numbers
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• vs. planMaterial reconciliation and return-to-warehouse co
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• mplianceSafety compliance and zero lost-time a
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• ccidentsAudit readiness and documentation co
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• mplianceLabor productivity and attendance ma
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