Assistant Manager - Production (Fitting)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Manpower Management: Efficiently deploy and supervise shop floor personnel to meet daily and weekly production targets while maintaining high morale and discipline. Production Oversight: Lead and manage the lens-to-frame fitting operations, ensuring timely completion of production schedules with minimal rework or downtime. Target Achievement: Drive performance to consistently achieve or exceed production targets and KPIs, aligned with overall business objectives. Shop Floor Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop floor; ensure compliance with 5S, safety, and standard operating procedures. Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Identify, analyze, and resolve process bottlenecks, defects, and deviations using RCA and other quality tools. Defect Reduction: Monitor and reduce defects through analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures; implement quality control checks and audits. Process Improvement: Champion continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma) to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput. Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Planning teams to ensure seamless execution of the production plan. Training & Development: Mentor and train the workforce on standard processes, best practices, and technical skills related to the fitting process. Qualifications & Skills: Experience: 610 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, preferably in eyewear or precision assembly/fitting roles. Education: B.tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production, Industrial Engineering, or related fields. Proven leadership in manpower management and shop floor supervision. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in RCA and quality tools. Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma practices is an added advantage. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Results-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and efficiency.