Assistant Production Manager

Job Description

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Assist the Production Manager in planning, organizing and controlling all sewing production

activities to ensure production targets, delivery schedules and customer requirements are

achieved.

• Monitor daily production performance across multiple sewing lines and ensure production plans are

executed effectively.

• Coordinate manpower, machines and materials to maximize production capacity and operational

efficiency.

• Drive production recovery plans when output falls below target.

2. Operations Management

• Manage and supervise multiple Sewing Supervisors and Team Leaders to ensure standardized

production operations.

• Monitor line performance, capacity utilization, efficiency and WIP control.

• Review production bottlenecks and implement timely corrective actions.

• Ensure production processes comply with approved SOPs and company standards.

3. People Leadership & Organization Development

• Lead, coach and develop Sewing Supervisors, Team Leaders and key production personnel.

• Build a high-performance production organization through coaching, succession planning and

performance management.

• Evaluate manpower requirements and support recruitment, training and employee development.

• Foster teamwork, discipline and employee engagement within the production department.

4. Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce labor cost and improve

manufacturing efficiency.

• Analyze production data, identify losses and implement improvement projects.

• Promote Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S and Standard Work throughout the sewing department.

• Work closely with IE to improve line balancing, manpower utilization and production capacity.

5. Quality Management

• Ensure all sewing operations comply with customer specifications and quality standards.

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.

• Reduce defects, rework, repair and customer complaints through systematic improvement

activities.

• Promote quality awareness and accountability across all sewing lines.

6. Safety & Equipment Management

• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements.

• Promote a safe working environment and ensure all employees follow machine safety procedures.

• Coordinate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, preventive maintenance and

machine availability.

• Support investment and implementation of new machinery and production technology.

7. Material & Production Control

• Coordinate with Planning, Warehouse, Purchasing and Technical departments to ensure production

readiness.

• Monitor material availability, WIP inventory and production progress.

• Minimize production losses caused by material shortages, machine downtime or process

interruptions.

8. Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with IE, Technical, Quality, Planning, Warehouse, Maintenance and Engineering

departments to support production objectives.

• Support new product introduction, pilot production and process validation.

• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects and manufacturing optimization initiatives.

9. Reporting & Performance Management

• Review daily, weekly and monthly production KPIs including Output, Efficiency, Productivity,

Quality, Delivery, Labor Cost and Safety.

• Prepare production performance reports and present improvement actions to the Production

Manager and senior management.

• Monitor departmental budgets and support cost reduction initiatives.

10. Other Duties

• Act on behalf of the Production Manager when assigned.

• Perform other duties assigned by the Production Manager or senior management.

Minimum Academic Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Industri

Yêu cầu công việc

Minimum Academic Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Professional Requirement:

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience

• Experience in garment, furniture, automotive or electronics manufacturing is highly preferred

Experience in supervisor role in manufacturing environment (preferred):

Garment / Soft goods / Furniture / Mattress / Cushion / Footwear

• Candidates from other industries are acceptable provided they have experience working in factories with a high level of machinery, automation, and production equipment.

Knowledge, Skill Requirement:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Ability to supervise multiple production lines and manpower allocation.

• Good understanding of production processes, productivity improvement and quality control.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Good communication and coordination across departments.

• Familiar with ERP/MES systems.

• Good command of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and Continuous Improvement is preferred.

• Ability to analyze production data and make improvement plans.

Personal Quality Requirement:

• Strong ownership and accountability.

• Team player with the ability to motivate and inspire others.

• Proactive and results oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills.

• Result oriented mindset.

• High integrity and professional ethics.

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