Assistant Production Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan production activities, including manpower, yield, quality, productivity, and efficiency, to achieve operational targets.

• Lead and manage production teams to execute production plans and achieve operational and performance targets.

• Enforce discipline, accountability, and performance management within the production team.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with related departments (QA, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, etc.) to ensure smooth production operations.

• Monitor and analyze production data and manufacturing KPIs, including productivity, efficiency, yield, WIP, and quality control.

• Prepare and report production performance to management on a regular basis.

• Identify production issues and lead problem-solving and decision-making efforts to resolve them promptly.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Coach and develop production teams based on performance evaluation and improvement needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree (S1) in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a production/manufacturing managerial role, including at least 3 years as a Senior Supervisor, Middle Manager, or equivalent.

• Experience managing production operations, preferably in the tobacco, cigar, FMCG, or other process manufacturing industries.

• Proven experience in production planning, manpower, yield, quality, productivity, and efficiency management.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs, including productivity, efficiency, yield, WIP (Work in Process), and quality control.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience managing and leading large-scale teams.

• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and cross-functional coordination skills.

• Results-oriented, disciplined, and accountable, with the ability to work effectively in a target-driven and hands-on production environment. Good English communication skills.