DY. Manager Production KUC BIW

Job Title

Deputy Manager Production (BIW / KUC BIW)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Deputy Manager Production (BIW) to manage day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensure adherence to production schedules, maintain quality and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement. This role will be responsible for overseeing shop-floor activities, managing non-conformities, conducting process audits, and liaising with various teams to resolve customer issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Production & Shop-Floor Management

  • Plan, coordinate and monitor daily production activities to meet schedule and output targets.

  • Allocate manpower and manage machine utilization to ensure smooth workflow.

  • Oversee timely disposal or segregation of non-conforming products or scrap.

• Quality Management & Process Audits

  • Conduct regular process audits on the shop floor to ensure compliance with quality standards and SOPs.

  • Maintain and enforce Quality Management System (QMS), including documentation (SOPs, work instructions, 5S, etc.).

  • Identify non-conformities (NCs), follow up for closure with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Customer Concerns & Issue Resolution

  • Address and resolve internal or external customer complaints or concerns related to product quality or delivery.

  • Coordinate with quality, production, and other teams to manage rework / rejection and ensure corrective measures are implemented and sustained.

• Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

  • Identify areas for operational improvement (efficiency, quality, safety) and lead continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. 5S, lean practices, waste reduction, reduction of breakdowns).

  • Support and drive root-cause analysis, corrective/preventive action (CA/PA), and process optimization.

  • Facilitate training and skill development for operators / shop-floor staff.

• Maintenance & Resource Management

  • Coordinate with maintenance / engineering team to ensure preventive maintenance and timely breakdown resolution to minimize downtime.

  • Maintain records of downtime, equipment utilisation, production efficiency metrics (e.g., overall line efficiency).

• Safety & Housekeeping

  • Ensure strict compliance with safety protocols, workplace safety standards, and housekeeping (5S, good shop-floor practices).

  • Promote safety culture and awareness among all shop-floor staff.

• Reporting & Documentation

  • Maintain and update production logs, quality records, audit reports, non-conformity / scrap logs.

  • Provide regular reports / updates to senior management on production performance, quality metrics, safety incidents, and improvement status.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing / Automotive / related engineering discipline or Diploma with relevant experience.

• 3+ years

• Proven experience in managing shop-floor operations, production planning, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people-management skills, with ability to manage teams across shifts.

• Good problem-solving, analytical thinking, decision-making abilities; adept at root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.

• Sound understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality standards, safety regulations, and maintenance coordination.

• Familiarity with quality systems, SOPs, 5S / lean / continuous improvement practices preferred.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to coordinate across departments (production, quality, maintenance, planning).