Assistant Production Manager

Proforce Industries Limited - Assistant Production Manager

• We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Production Manager

Location: No 1 Akaka Road, Ode Remo - Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Production

Industry: Automobile Manufacturing

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and technically competent Assistant Production Manager with strong practical knowledge of engineering and automobile production processes.
• The successful candidate will support the Production Manager in coordinating manufacturing activities, supervising production teams, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring production targets are achieved efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Manager in planning and coordinating daily automobile production activities.

• Supervise production personnel and ensure effective allocation of manpower.

• Monitor production schedules and ensure targets are achieved within specified timelines.

• Monitor assembly and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with approved specifications.

• Work closely with Engineering, Quality Control, Maintenance, Stores, and Procurement teams.

• Identify and report production delays, defects, equipment breakdowns, and process inefficiencies.

• Assist in implementing measures to reduce production downtime, waste, and operational costs.

• Ensure proper use and maintenance of production machinery, tools, and equipment.

• Assist in monitoring raw-material usage and production inventory.

• Ensure production activities comply with HSE requirements and company procedures.

• Assist with quality inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Prepare daily and periodic production reports for management.

• Support the training, supervision, and performance evaluation of production staff.

• Assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.

• Step in for the Production Manager when required.

• Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant production/manufacturing experience.

• Must have at least 3 years of proven hands-on experience in automobile production/manufacturing.

• Automobile production experience will be a key criterion for shortlisting candidates.

• Strong practical knowledge of engineering and automobile manufacturing processes is mandatory.

• Experience supervising production teams in an automobile or manufacturing environment.

• Good knowledge of vehicle assembly, automotive components, production machinery, tools, and manufacturing processes.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and production documentation.

• Good understanding of production planning, quality control, process improvement, and preventive maintenance.

• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Good knowledge of workplace safety and HSE requirements.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant production/ERP software.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Shortlisting Criterion:

• Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of direct and demonstrable experience in automobile production/manufacturing.
• This experience will serve as a major yardstick for shortlisting candidates.

Application Closing Date

30th October, 2026.