Assistant Production Manager

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority seeks a Production Assistant Manager to support the Production Manager in manufacturing operations for a large automotive assembly facility in Duqm. You will drive manpower planning, line efficiency, and adherence to safety, quality, and delivery targets.

This role requires 10+ years in automotive production, hands-on welding, painting, chassis and body assembly, and a Lean Six Sigma background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing automotive production.
• Strong hands-on experience in Welding and fabrication, Painting, Chassis assembly, Bus/truck body assembly, Final assembly, Vehicle testing and inspection.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (ASQ or IASSC) preferred; ISO 9001 Internal audit certification is mandatory.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, process documents, work instructions and production layouts.
• Experience in managing production performance through measurable KPIs.

Responsibilities

• General and Task Management: Support the Production Manager in planning, organizing and controlling daily production activities.
• Manpower Management: Directly manage and coordinate a production workforce of minimum 200 operators; plan allocation and deployment.
• Production Efficiency & Continuous Improvement: Monitor and improve labor productivity, line efficiency, cycle time and overall production performance; drive Lean and Kaizen initiatives.
• Quality Testing & Delivery: Provide production expertise, troubleshoot issues, ensure output meets quality standards, coordinate with Quality and PDI teams.

Skills

Leadership

Manpower management

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Process improvement

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location

Duqm Sultanate of Oman

Reporting To

Production Manager

Overall Purpose of the Role

The Production Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the Production Manager in the effective management and daily execution of manufacturing operations The role is primarily focused on manpower management production efficiency productivity improvement quality safety cost control and on-time delivery The position will provide strong day-to-day leadership on the shop floor ensuring effective utilization of manpower materials equipment and production resources to achieve planned production targets The role will also support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to approved production processes work instructions quality standards and safety requirements The position requires practical experience in bus and truck manufacturing with strong knowledge of welding painting chassis and body assembly testing and final inspection processes

Key Responsibilities

1. General and Task Management Support the Production Manager in planning organizing and controlling daily production activities Ensure production targets are achieved in line with quality cost delivery and safety requirements Monitor daily production performance against planned targets and identify gaps bottlenecks and production losses Ensure effective utilization of manpower equipment tools materials and production facilities Monitor production efficiency productivity downtime absenteeism rework and other key performance indicators Take immediate corrective actions to address production delays bottlenecks and manpower constraints Ensure production activities are carried out in accordance with approved processes work instructions and standard operating procedures Maintain strong shop-floor discipline and ensure adherence to production schedules Coordinate with Quality Maintenance Stores Planning SCM and other support functions to ensure uninterrupted production
2. Manpower Management Directly manage and coordinate a production workforce of minimum 200 operators on a daily basis Prepare and implement manpower allocation and deployment plans based on production requirements and operator skills Ensure optimum manpower utilization across Welding Painting Chassis Assembly Body Assembly Final Assembly and Testing activities Monitor attendance absenteeism overtime and manpower productivity Identify manpower shortages skill gaps and training requirements and coordinate appropriate actions Develop multi-skilled operators through effective cross-training and skill development Monitor individual and team performance and provide appropriate coaching guidance and feedback Maintain discipline and promote a positive productive and accountable shop-floor culture
3. Production Efficiency amp Continuous Improvement Monitor and improve labor productivity line efficiency cycle time output and overall production performance Identify sources of productivity loss including waiting time downtime manpower imbalance material shortages rework and process inefficiencies Implement practical corrective and preventive actions to improve production efficiency Support Lean Manufacturing Kaizen 5S waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives Establish and monitor production performance indicators at process and department level Drive improvements in man-hours per vehicle production throughput first-time-right performance and rework reduction Support line balancing and manpower optimization based on production volumes and process requirements
4. Quality Testing amp Delivery Provide practical production expertise in bus and truck body manufacturing and assembly operations Support troubleshooting of production and assembly issues and coordinate resolution with relevant departments Ensure production output meets defined quality standards and customer requirements Work closely with Quality and PDI teams to identify and eliminate recurring production defects Monitor rework rejection defects and customer-related production issues

Skills and Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to manage 200 production operators
• Strong practical understanding of automotive manufacturing and shop-floor operations
• Excellent manpower planning allocation and productivity management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to identify production bottlenecks and implement practical solutions
• Good understanding of production efficiency productivity and cost drivers
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work under production pressure and meet demanding delivery schedules
• Ability to motivate coach and develop production teams
• Strong understanding of Quality Safety and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Computer literate with ability to prepare and analyze production reports
• Disciplined accountable proactive and results oriented

Qualifications and Experience Levels

Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering only Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing automotive production preferably in bus and truck manufacturing Strong hands‑on experience in o Welding and fabrication o Painting o Chassis assembly o Bus truck body assembly o Final assembly o Vehicle testing and inspection Lean Six Sigma certification ASQ or IASSC preferred ISO 9001 Internal auditor certification is mandatory Ability to read and understand engineering drawings process documents work instructions and production layouts Good understanding of manufacturing quality requirements rework control and process compliance Experience in managing production performance through measurable KPIs Proficient with MS Office suite ERP systems

Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering only. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing/automotive production, preferably in bus and truck manufacturing. Strong hands‑on experience in: o Welding and fabrication o Painting o Chassis assembly o Bus/truck body assembly o Final assembly o Vehicle testing and inspection Lean Six Sigma certification (ASQ or IASSC) preferred. ISO 9001 Internal auditor certification is mandatory. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, process documents, work instructions and production layouts. Good understanding of manufacturing quality requirements, rework control and process compliance. Experience in managing production performance through measurable KPIs. Proficient with MS Office suite, ERP systems.