assistant manager

Job Summary

The Assistant Factory Manager supports the Factory Manager in overseeing daily plant operations within a steel or rebar manufacturing facility. The role ensures efficient production, quality compliance, safety adherence, and optimal use of manpower and resources. The position plays a key role in meeting production targets while maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Management

Assist in planning, scheduling, and supervising daily production activities

Ensure production targets, output quality, and delivery deadlines are met

Monitor machine utilization, line efficiency, and downtime reduction

Coordinate with production supervisors to resolve operational issues

2. Quality Control

Ensure products meet required specifications, standards and customer requirements

Work closely with QA/QC teams to identify defects and implement corrective actions

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality

3. Maintenance & Operations Support

Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with engineering teams

Ensure machinery and equipment are operating safely and efficiently

Minimize production interruptions due to equipment failure

4. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Enforce strict compliance with workplace safety regulations

Promote safe working practices in a heavy industrial environment

Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations

Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to environmental standards

5. Manpower & Team Supervision

Assist in managing supervisors, operators, and factory workers

Support workforce planning, shift allocation, and performance monitoring

Provide on-the-job training and skill development for staff

6. Inventory & Materials Management

Monitor raw material usage

Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to maintain stock levels

Reduce material wastage and improve yield efficiency

7. Reporting & Administration

Prepare daily/weekly production and performance reports

Track KPIs such as output, downtime, rejection rate, and efficiency

Report operational issues and improvement recommendations to Factory Manager

8. Continuous Improvement

Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives

Identify process bottlenecks and suggest improvements

Contribute to cost reduction and productivity enhancement programs

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of steel/rebar manufacturing processes

Leadership and team management skills

Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Familiarity with industrial safety standards

Strong communication and coordination skills