MANUFACTURING PROCESS ASSISTANT MANAGER

I.               DAILY TASK

1. Review daily production performance, capacity utilization, and operational KPIs against targets.

2. Monitor manufacturing process flow and identify bottlenecks impacting productivity, quality, or delivery.

3. Coordinate with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve operational issues.

4. Support SAP S/4HANA Plan-to-Produce process execution and troubleshoot system-related issues.

5. Analyse production data and prepare daily performance reports for management review.

6. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

7. Review material availability and collaborate with planners to mitigate shortages or excess inventory.

8. Ensure compliance with approved SOPs, Work Instructions, and manufacturing standards.

9. Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations, quality issues, and operational disruptions.

10. Support new product introduction (NPI), pilot runs, and process validation activities.

11. Update and maintain process documentation, SOPs, process maps, and system master data as required.

12. Participate in meetings with global process owners, project teams, and key stakeholders to support process harmonization and SAP S/4HANA implementation activities.

II.             RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Process Management & Improvement

·       Analyse, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity and efficiency.

·       Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies.

·       Establish and maintain standardized operating procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.

·       Monitor manufacturing KPIs and identify opportunities for process enhancement.

·       Support new product introduction (NPI) and pilot run activities.

2.    SAP S/4HANA & Digital Transformation

·       Act as Manufacturing Process Key User for Plan-to-Produce processes.

·       Collaborate with global process owners and SAP teams on S/4HANA implementation projects.

·       Participate in business requirement gathering, process mapping, system testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

·       Support end-user training and deployment activities.

·       Ensure system processes align with business operational requirements.

3.    Production Planning & Execution

·       Support planning and scheduling process improvements.

·       Monitor production performance, capacity utilization, and manufacturing execution.

·       Work with Production, Warehouse, Procurement, and Quality departments to resolve operational issues.

·       Ensure material flow and inventory transactions comply with system requirements.

4.    Quality & Compliance

·       Ensure manufacturing processes comply with ISO, customer, and regulatory requirements.

·       Support internal and external audits.

·       Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related issues.

·       Promote continuous compliance and process discipline throughout manufacturing operations.

5.    Stakeholder Management

·       Liaise with global process managers and cross-functional teams.

·       Facilitate workshops, meetings, and process improvement discussions.

·       Prepare operational reports and presentations for management review.

·       Support organizational change management initiatives.

III.       QUALIFICATIONS

1.    Education:

·       Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Information Systems, or related field.

2.    Experience:

·       Minimum 5-8 years in manufacturing operations, process engineering, production planning, or supply chain.

·       Minimum 2-3 years of experience in ERP implementation projects.

·       Experience with SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA is highly preferred.

·       Experience in global, cross-functional projects is an advantage.

3.    Technical Skills:

·       Knowledge of Plan-to-Produce business processes.

·       Understanding of:

o   Production Planning (PP)

o   Manufacturing Execution

o   Warehouse Management

o   Quality Management

o   Material Master & BOM Management

o   Routing & Work Center Management

·       Process Mapping (BPMN, Visio)

·       Data analysis and reporting

4.    Soft Skills:

·       Strong stakeholder management.

·       Project management and facilitation skills.

·       Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

·       Analytical problem-solving capability.

·       Ability to work effectively in a global matrix environment.