Assistant Operations Manager

Job Description

Manufacturing Operations

• Assist in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, safety and delivery targets.
• Recommend, develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency and overall manufacturing performance.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs, identify operational issues, and implement timely corrective actions.
• Ensure effective utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and utilities.
• Assist production floor with work processes, where required.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the latest ISO 9001, ISO 14001, WSH requirements, and environmental, statutory and company regulations.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture through 5S, good manufacturing practices and continuous improvement.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Assist in overseeing production planning, inventory control, and logistic schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, optimize resources, and reduce manufacturing costs (reworks and customer rejection).

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage a growing team of about 30 employees, including supervisors, production team members, technicians and store employees.
• Ensure proper planning of manpower deployment, work allocation, and work schedules to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
• Assist to coach, develop, and motivate teams to achieve operational and performance targets.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.
• Assist to liaise with customers, suppliers, auditors, certification bodies, and government agencies when required.

Reporting

• Assist to provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the business operations of the company, including submission of weekly reports to Director and Assistant General Manager.

Job Requirement

• Diploma in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related discipline.
• Preferably a valid Class 3 driver's license.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in the same or equivalent job scope.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience managing more than 30 employees across various departments.
• Possess strong metal fabrication knowledge and production knowledge.
• Possess strong experience in production planning, manpower management and operational KPI management.
• Possess strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead a fast-paced manufacturing environment and drive operational improvements.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, WSH and environmental compliance.
• Good knowledge of any ERP system.