Deputy Manager Production

The Deputy Manager of Production will assist in overseeing all manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on utilizing automated and semi-automated heavy machinery. This role involves managing the entire production process from planning to execution, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on knowledge and a leadership background in an automotive manufacturing environment that uses presses, laser cutting, and robotic welding equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing activities, ensuring production targets are met efficiently and on time.
• Lead and manage the production team, including operators and quality assurance personnel, providing training and conducting performance evaluations.
• Oversee the operation of a variety of heavy machinery, including hydraulic presses, pneumatic presses, power presses, laser cutting machines, and robotic welding machines.
• Ensure that all machinery is operated safely and effectively, and coordinate with the maintenance team for routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs to maximize uptime.
• Implement and enforce stringent quality control procedures to ensure all finished products meet company standards and customer specifications.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
• Proactively manage and promote a culture of health and safety, ensuring compliance with all company policies and government regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as supply chain and quality assurance, to ensure smooth workflows and resolve any production-related issues.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, implementing lean manufacturing techniques like 5S to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Assist in budget preparation, inventory management, and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Prepare and present production reports to senior management, highlighting performance metrics and suggesting solutions for challenges.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with significant experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven technical expertise with heavy machinery, including hydraulic presses, pneumatic presses, power presses, laser cutting machines, and robotic welding equipment.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making and process improvement.
• Knowledge of ERP software and other production management tools is an advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs60,000.00 - Rs80,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have knowledge about Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Power presses, Laser cutting machines, Robotic Welding arms and Electrostatic Paint Shop etc?
• Mention your current area of residence in Karachi (e.g., Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Ayesha Manzil etc.)
• To be considered for this opportunity, you must have prior experience working in the Automotive vendor industry. Do you meet this requirement?
• What is your current Gross salary?

Work Location: In person