Assistant Production Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Vicbay Wholesalers Full time

**Assistant Production Manager Job Description**

We are seeking an energetic, proactive assistant production manager to streamline production under the supervision of a manager. As an assistant production manager, your duties will include assigning materials, equipment, and human resources to the production department, and overseeing quality control. You may be requested to prepare production schedules.

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate exceptional planning abilities, which would ultimately translate to high production rates. Outstanding assistant production managers are excellent negotiators who act decisively when solving production issues.

**Assistant Production Manager Responsibilities**:

- Reporting to a Manager.
- Assisting the Manager with administrative tasks like production schedules and timesheets.
- Appointing labour toward the smooth running of the production process.
- Overseeing quality control throughout the production process.
- Ensuring that production is completed before deadlines.
- Procuring and monitoring the efficiency of production equipment.
- Updating the Manager on the status of projects.
- Liaising and coordinating production with other departments.
- Resolving labour disputes, where requested.

**Assistant Production Manager Requirements**:

- Post matric diploma in production management or project management, with course work in production/project management, operations management, or similar.
- Previous experience working in a related industry preferred.
- Ability to confidently and proactively supervise production teams.
- Analytical ability toward solving production-related concerns.
- Knowledge of procuring materials, equipment, and labor needed throughout the production process.
- Proficiency in quality control, managing budgets, and production costing.
- Competence with computer-based administration, record-keeping, and procurement systems.
- Ability to work independently under the Manager, and as part of a production team.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills toward managing human resources and liaising with other departments.
- Availability to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary.
- Must have a driver’s licence and own vehicle. May be required to open and close over weekends when extra work is needed.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)



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