Assistant Production Manager

mass power services pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass Power Services Pte. Ltd. is seeking a capable Production Planner to assist the Production Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations, planning and scheduling production work, and coordinating with Sales, Design and QA on technical issues.

The role focuses on driving on-time delivery, ensuring quality, and developing the production team through coaching and training, while maintaining rigorous safety and housekeeping standards across the facility.

Qualifications

• Provide production planning and scheduling oversight.
• Coordinate with Sales, Design and QA to resolve technical issues.
• Lead and develop the production team and ensure safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Manager in overseeing day-to-day Production Department operations and executing the production plan.
• Plan and schedule production work according to customer orders, drawings, material availability and delivery dates.
• Monitor production progress, identify constraints or delays, coordinate recovery actions and escalate significant risks.
• Coordinate manpower, machinery, materials and subcontracted work for efficient workflow.
• Plan and follow up on material requirements and timely arrival of materials for assigned jobs.
• Ensure completed switchboards and related products are delivered ready for delivery.
• Liaise with Sales, Design and QA to clarify drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with supervisors on rectification, rework and outstanding items identified during inspection or QA testing.
• Provide technical guidance on IPQC, workmanship, assembly methods and required standards.
• Conduct routine checks on work quality and compliance with drawings, specs and procedures.
• Collect and analyse defect data, evaluate causes, and initiate corrective actions.
• Follow up to verify corrective actions are effective and recurring defects are prevented.
• Issue clear production instructions and maintain effective communication with teams.
• Support a cohesive production team through guidance and timely resolution of issues.
• Identify training needs and coordinate technical and safety training for production personnel.
• Monitor employee performance and support appraisals and development actions; act as stand-in for the Production Manager when needed.
• Implement safe work procedures and risk assessments; maintain housekeeping and safe conditions.
• Plan preventive maintenance and improvements for production equipment and machinery.
• Assist in job costing.

Job description

Responsibilities :-

Production Planning, Scheduling & Delivery

• Assist the Production Manager (HOD) in overseeing day-to-day Production Department operations and executing the production plan.
• Plan and schedule assigned production work in accordance with customer orders, approved drawings, material availability and committed delivery dates.
• Monitor production progress, identify constraints or delays, coordinate recovery actions and escalates significant risks promptly.
• Coordinate manpower, machinery, materials and subcontracted work to achieve effective utilization and smooth workflow.
• Plan and follow up production material requirements, stock availability and timely arrival of materials for assigned jobs.
• Follow up all outstanding work, rectification and documentation to ensure switchboards and related products are complete and ready before delivery.

Quality, Technical Coordination & Corrective Action

• Liaise with Sales, Design and QA personnel to clarify drawings, specifications, quality requirements and technical issues.
• Coordinate with supervisors and foremen on rectification, rework and outstanding items identified during inspection or QA testing.
• Provide technical guidance to production workers and subcontractors on in-process quality check (IPQC), workmanship, assembly methods and required work standards.
• Conduct routine checks on work quality and compliance with approved drawings, specifications and established procedures.
• Collect and analyse defect and quality data, evaluate causes, and initiate or recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up and verify that agreed corrective actions are effectively implemented and recurring defects are prevented.

People Leadership, Communication and Development

• Issue clear production instructions and maintain effective communication with supervisors, foremen, workers and supporting departments.
• Support a cohesive and accountable production team through daily guidance, coaching and timely resolution of work issues.
• Identify training needs and coordinate technical, workmanship, quality, safety and process training for production personnel.
• Monitor employee performance and support performance appraisals, interviews and development actions; lead these activities when delegated at management level.
• Act as an assigned stand-in for the Production Department during the absence of the Production Manager (HOD).

Safety, Housekeeping and Equipment

• Implement and reinforce safe work procedures and risk assessments for production activities, and ensure identified controls are followed.
• Maintain good housekeeping, workplace organization and safe conditions throughout assigned production areas.
• Plan, coordinate and follow up preventive maintenance, servicing, repairs and improvement work for production equipment and machinery.

Cost, Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Assist in job costing