Assistant Production Manager

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Production

Department: Production

Location: Sanand, Gujarat, India

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Objective:

We are looking for an Assistant Manager – Production with 3–5 years of experience to act as the key interface between the production department and internal/external stakeholders. The role involves coordinating visitors and audits, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with quality and lean manufacturing practices.

Key Responsibility:

1. Production Representation & Coordination:

• Act as the official representative of the Production Department during customer visits, factory inspections, and management walkthroughs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for visitor scheduling, plant tours, and audit readiness.
• Ensure smooth communication between production, quality, engineering, and management.

2. Audit & Compliance Handling:

• Support and participate in internal audits, external audits, customer audits, and certification audits (ISO / customer-specific).
• Prepare and present production-related data, KPIs, and compliance records during audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and follow-up actions.

3. Root Cause Analysis & CAPA:

• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa), etc.
• Prepare, implement, and track Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Monitor effectiveness of implemented actions and ensure sustained improvement.

4. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement:

• Actively participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives such as Kaizen, 5S, Waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Support cycle time improvement, productivity enhancement, and quality improvement projects.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data for improvement opportunities.

5. Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Prepare production reports, dashboards, and presentations for management review.
• Use analytical skills to identify trends, gaps, and improvement areas.
• Present improvement initiatives and results during review meetings.

6. Communication & Documentation:

• Maintain clear and professional communication with auditors, customers, and internal teams.
• Ensure accurate documentation of SOPs, work instructions, audit records, and improvement actions.

Qualifications & Skills:

• B.E. in electrical, electronics plus MBA in Operations Management
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment in a representative or coordination role.
• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Good understanding of audit processes and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to internal teams and visitors.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data analysis tools.
• Ability to multitask, learn quickly, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in power electronics / electrical / industrial manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to Japanese manufacturing practices (Kaizen, continuous improvement culture) will be an added advantage.
• Confident, professional demeanor when interacting with customers and auditors.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work closely with management, auditors, and customers.
• Exposure to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects.
• Stable role with growth potential in production leadership or quality functions.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Management may modify or change the duties and other job requirements at any time.