Assistant Manager - Production

Job Title

Assistant Manager – Production

Production

Management

To support and oversee.

Compare day‑to‑day production operations in container conversion projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality compliance, cost control, safety adherence and efficient utilization of manpower, materials and machinery. The role focuses on translating production plans into executable floor activities while driving continuous improvement and operational discipline.

• Assist in developing and executing production plans for container conversion projects (offices, accommodation units, retail units, specialized containers).
• Translate project drawings and specifications into floor production activities.
• Monitor daily production schedules to ensure adherence to timelines, quality and cost targets.
• Coordinate sequencing of fabrication, welding, insulation, MEP works and finishing activities.
• Supervise production supervisors, foremen and technicians on the shop floor.
• Allocate manpower, machinery and tools efficiently based on workload and project priorities.
• Track production output, downtime, rework and material consumption.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and 5S practices within the production facility.
• Ensure all container conversion works meet approved drawings, client specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct regular inspections during fabrication and conversion stages.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to address non‑conformities and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with procurement and stores to ensure timely availability ofслом materials.
• Emily material usage to minimize wastage and cost overruns.
• Support production cost tracking and variance analysis.
• Assist in identifying cost‑saving and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Support onboarding and training of production staff.
• Provide feedback, coaching and on‑the‑job guidance to supervisors and technicians.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training interventions.

• On‑Time Project Delivery – Ensure 95% of projects meet scheduled timelines (25%)
• Quality & Compliance – Maintain 98% adherence to technical and quality standards (20%)
• Cost & Material Efficiency – Material wastage reduction and adherence to production cost budgets (15%)
• Team Effectiveness – Ensure staff are trained, productive and compliant with safety standards (10%)
• Productivity – Output per man‑hour and machine utilisation rate (10%)

Internal:
Production Team, Technical Team, Procurement, Sales, Quality Control, General Manager.

External:
Clients, Engineering Consultants, Vendors, Regulatory Authorities.

• Integrity & Accountability – Takes ownership of yard/site operations and ensures commitments are met.
• Customer Focus – Understands client expectations and internal standards, and ensures operations meet them.
• Agility – Anticipates changes in priorities, project schedules and operational challenges.
• Continuous Learning – Seeks feedback, applies new knowledge and shares learnings with the team.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Production Planning & Execution – Plans and supervises production processes to ensure efficiency and timeliness.
• Technical Expertise – Applies engineering and technical knowledge to improve container conversion operations.
• Quality & Safety Management – Ensures compliance with technical standards, safety regulations and quality guidelines.
• Process Optimization – Introduces improvements and lean practices to enhance operational efficiency.
• Team Leadership & Development – Guides and motivates production teams to achieve targets and develop skills.
• Leading by Example – Demonstrates professionalism, accountability and motivates the team.
• Operational Excellence – Ensures quality, safety and efficiency in all operational activities.
• Strategic Thinking – Contributes to planning and aligns site operations with organisational goals.
• Emotional Intelligence – Manages team dynamics and builds positive working relationships.
• Team Empowerment – Provides guidance, resources and training to develop team capability.

Bachelor…