Deputy Manager -Engine Assembly

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• As the Deputy Manager for Engine Assembly, you will play a crucial role in driving cost management and operational excellence within the manufacturing line. Your primary responsibilities will include managing and optimising manpower costs by enhancing productivity and implementing stringent cost reduction strategies, specifically targeting scrap reduction, consumables management, and man-hour efficiencies.
• You will lead and motivate the assembly manufacturing team to consistently meet and exceed performance targets relating to product quality, delivery timelines, cost controls, and safety standards (PQCDSM). This includes thorough departmental budget planning, ongoing monitoring, and reporting to ensure alignment with financial and operational objectives.
• Critical to your role is the analysis of defect data and market complaint trends to swiftly develop and implement countermeasures, thereby improving product reliability and customer satisfaction. You will coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to facilitate continuous improvement and the seamless execution of new product introductions and mass production processes.
• Further duties involve conducting detailed gap analyses to identify production losses, quality deficiencies, and equipment breakdowns, then orchestrating effective corrective actions. Synchronisation of parts across various models to ensure efficient assembly workflows will be essential.
• Maintaining a positive work environment by managing daily manpower, resolving conflicts, and fostering a spirit of collaboration and continuous learning within your team is vital. You will also be responsible for adhering to and overseeing training programmes that elevate the skills and competencies of both workers and staff.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational foundation in engineering, preferably holding a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology specialising in Electrical and Electronics disciplines. This technical background equips you with the essential knowledge to effectively manage and innovate within the engine assembly domain.

Additional certifications or advanced studies related to manufacturing processes, quality management, or lean methodologies would be advantageous and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development.

We value candidates who are enthusiastic about staying current with advancements in manufacturing technologies and who aim to apply best practices to enhance operational outcomes.

General Experience

We require candidates to have between 3 and 7 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically within assembly operations. This experience must include hands-on involvement in cost control, quality management, and production planning.

A proven track record of leading teams to achieve operational excellence, managing cross-departmental coordination, and delivering results aligned with business goals is essential.

Experience in the automotive or heavy machinery manufacturing industries will be highly regarded, particularly within companies focused on engine production or similar complex assembly processes.

Exposure to lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks will strengthen your ability to succeed in this role.

Critical Experience

Critical experience for this role includes expertise in assembly manufacturing leadership, particularly within engine or automotive sectors. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in driving productivity improvements and cost reduction initiatives at a production line level.

Strong analytical skills to interpret defects data, market complaints, and production losses are essential for developing effective countermeasures and sustaining high-quality standards.

Experience with departmental budgeting, resource planning, and labour management to ensure efficient use of manpower is crucial.

Effective coordination with internal departments, external vendors, and suppliers to support new product launches and maintain smooth production operations is required.

Leadership capabilities that foster team cohesion, resolve workplace challenges, and inspire continuous improvement are vital. Familiarity with synchronising parts for diverse product models and managing complex production schedules is expected.

Expertise in utilising data-driven decision-making, coupled with a strategic mindset to support both immediate operational goals and long-term organisational objectives, will set you apart.

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