ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER

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ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER

Our client is a leading multinational tobacco manufacturer based in East Java, with a strong global presence and an established reputation in international markets. Due to continued business growth and organizational development, the company is seeking a highly qualified professional to join as Assistant Production Manager. This role offers an excellent opportunity to drive quality excellence, process reliability, and team leadership within a global company committed to integrity and performance.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Assistant Production Manager will support the planning, execution, and control of daily production operations, ensuring targets for productivity, yield, quality, and efficiency are consistently achieved. This role requires a results-oriented leader capable of managing large-scale teams and driving continuous improvement across the production floor.

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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. National Identity Card (KTP)
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
3. Degree Certificate and Academic Transcript
4. Supporting Certificates (Optional)
5. Employment Reference Letter and/or Certificate

Please note that this recruitment process is entirely free of charge. Applicants are not required to make any payment at any stage of the recruitment process. Any payment request should be considered fraudulent and reported immediately.