Assistant Production Manager

 

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

RGZAPM

Date posted:

Friday, August 26, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


SUMMARY:
We are seeking an energetic, proactive assistant production manager to streamline production under t

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking an energetic, proactive assistant production manager to streamline production under the supervision of our production manager. As an assistant production manager, your duties will include assigning materials, equipment, and human resources to the production department, and overseeing quality control and costs. You may be requested to prepare production schedules. To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate exceptional planning abilities, which would ultimately translate to high production rates. Outstanding assistant production managers are excellent negotiators who act decisively when solving production issues.

Assistant Production Manager Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Production Manager.
  • Assisting the Production Manager with administrative tasks like production schedules and timesheets.
  • Appointing labor and purchasing stock toward the smooth running of the production process.
  • Preparing cost estimates for materials, equipment, and hiring laborers.
  • Overseeing quality control throughout the production process.
  • Ensuring that production is completed before deadlines.
  • Procuring and monitoring the efficiency of production equipment.
  • Updating the Production Manager on the status of projects.
  • Liaising and coordinating production with other departments.
  • Resolving labor disputes, where requested.

 

Assistant Production Manager Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in production preferable in the textiles industry.
  • Diploma/Certificate in Production Management  or related fields.
  • Must have a good understanding of Production flow and processes
  • Lean manufacturing will be advantages.
  • Must be computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft office, especially Excel.
  • Business Management experience would be advantageous
  • Must have own transport.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours.

 

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