Deputy Production Manager (Plastic, $1950)

Job Description
Manage daily manufacturing operations to ensure production output, quality, cost, delivery, and manpower targets are achieved.
Lead and optimize plastic component assembly operations, including line balancing, cycle time, productivity, standard work, and manpower efficiency.
Manage material flow from warehouse to production lines, including component feeding, WIP, kitting, and line-side inventory.
Coordinate with Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, and other departments to resolve operational issues and ensure smooth production.
Monitor production planning, scheduling, component availability, and shop-floor inventory accuracy.
Identify opportunities for automation and semi-automation in assembly and material handling; support investment proposals and implementation.
Establish and maintain production standards, operator skill matrices, and training plans.
Manage and develop production supervisors and team leaders; oversee manpower planning, attendance, discipline, and performance.
Ensure compliance with HSE, 5S, factory discipline, and company procedures.
Lead daily production meetings and weekly operational reviews; take corrective actions when deviations occur.
Prepare daily and weekly manufacturing reports in English for the General Director and Manufacturing Director.
Act as Deputy to the Manufacturing Manager and take over operational responsibilities during the Manufacturing Manager's absence.
Requirement
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial position.
Proven experience managing production operations in plastic component assembly/manufacturing.
Strong expertise in assembly operations, line balancing, productivity improvement, and shop-floor management.
Experience with automation or semi-automation projects is highly preferred.
Fluent in English