Job Summary
The Assistant Factory Manager supports the Factory Manager in overseeing daily plant operations within a steel or rebar manufacturing facility. The role ensures efficient production, quality compliance, safety adherence, and optimal use of manpower and resources. The position plays a key role in meeting production targets while maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production Management
Assist in planning, scheduling, and supervising daily production activities
Ensure production targets, output quality, and delivery deadlines are met
Monitor machine utilization, line efficiency, and downtime reduction
Coordinate with production supervisors to resolve operational issues
2. Quality Control
Ensure products meet required specifications, standards and customer requirements
Work closely with QA/QC teams to identify defects and implement corrective actions
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality
3. Maintenance & Operations Support
Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with engineering teams
Ensure machinery and equipment are operating safely and efficiently
Minimize production interruptions due to equipment failure
4. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Enforce strict compliance with workplace safety regulations
Promote safe working practices in a heavy industrial environment
Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to environmental standards
5. Manpower & Team Supervision
Assist in managing supervisors, operators, and factory workers
Support workforce planning, shift allocation, and performance monitoring
Provide on-the-job training and skill development for staff
6. Inventory & Materials Management
Monitor raw material usage
Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to maintain stock levels
Reduce material wastage and improve yield efficiency
7. Reporting & Administration
Prepare daily/weekly production and performance reports
Track KPIs such as output, downtime, rejection rate, and efficiency
Report operational issues and improvement recommendations to Factory Manager
8. Continuous Improvement
Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives
Identify process bottlenecks and suggest improvements
Contribute to cost reduction and productivity enhancement programs
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of steel/rebar manufacturing processes
Leadership and team management skills
Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Familiarity with industrial safety standards
Strong communication and coordination skills