Assistant Manager, Shift Production

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Oversight:

• Supervise and coordinate all activities on the designated shift, including safety, quality, productivity, yield/cost, people and output meet the set target
• To ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance and welfare of the staff.
• Monitor production processes to ensure they are running efficiently and according to established quality standards and allowable yield standard.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any operational issues that arise during the shift. Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) if unable to meet target.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, Quality, GMP and good housekeeping standards.
• Strictly adhere to the ESH and FSQMS requirements and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement (CI) and kaizen mindset and activities in shopfloor.

1. Maintenance Management:

• Collaborate and work with maintenance team for keeping machinery and equipment in good working order.
• Schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and optimize production efficiency.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to perform preventive maintenance and repairs as needed.

1. Team Leadership:

• Train, mentor, and motivate shift employees, including operators and maintenance staff.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring they have the necessary resources and support to perform their jobs effectively.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement among the team.
• Responsible to manage and coordinate on the related shift - staff attendance and leave related matters. Plan relief in the absence of staff.

1. Inventory and Resource Management:

• Monitor and manage inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products.
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to maintain a smooth supply chain.
• To control of production rejects, quarantine stocks and wastage
• The control of expenses within allocated budget.

1. Quality Assurance:

• Implement and enforce quality control procedures to meet product specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address quality issues.
• Take corrective actions to prevent deviations from quality standards

Part of internal auditor/auditee, safety committee etc

1. Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of production output, maintenance activities, and any incidents or accidents that occur during the shift.
• Prepare and submit shift reports to senior management as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in food manufacturing operations and maintenance.
• Strong leadership management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards (HACCP, FSSC, GMP, ISO)
• Proficiency in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and production software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:

• This is a shift-based position, which may include working nights, weekends, and holidays.