Assistant Factory Manager - Exp in Industrial Plastic

Job Title: Assistant Factory Manager

Business Unit: Tanks Division

Location: Ghana

Reports To: Factory Manager

Direct Reports

• Shift Supervisors

• Production Supervisors

• Machine Operators / Technicians (indirectly)

• Factory Hands / Support Staff (as applicable)

Job Purpose: The Assistant Factory Manager will support the Factory Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the manufacturing plant to ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production.

The role is responsible for supporting the achievement of production targets, effective manpower utilization, machine efficiency, operational discipline, quality compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The incumbent will play a key role in ensuring smooth shopfloor execution and operational coordination across shifts and functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.

• Monitor production output to ensure achievement of agreed production targets.

• Coordinate shift activities to ensure smooth production flow and minimal disruption.

• Supervise day-to-day factory operations to ensure efficiency and operational discipline.

• Monitor machine utilization, productivity levels, downtime, and production losses.

• Ensure products are manufactured in line with quality standards and customer specifications.

• Liaise with Maintenance and Technical teams to ensure equipment availability and machine reliability.

• Supervise and guide production supervisors and operators to ensure effective execution of tasks.

• Enforce discipline, attendance, punctuality, and adherence to safety and operational rules.

• Support initiatives to improve productivity, reduce wastage, and optimize operational costs.

• Prepare and share daily, weekly, and monthly production and operations reports.

• Coordinate with Planning, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, HR, and Supply Chain teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of production output targets

• Machine utilization and reduction in downtime

• Reduction in production waste, rejects, and rework

• Adherence to production schedules

• Compliance with safety and housekeeping standards

• Workforce productivity and attendance levels

• Preventive maintenance adherence

• Timeliness and accuracy of production reporting

• Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial / Production Engineering, Manufacturing / Operations Management, or related field

Experience

• Minimum of 6-8 years’ experience in manufacturing operations or factory management

• At least 2-3 years in a supervisory/assistant management role within a manufacturing environment

• Experience in plastics, packaging, industrial products, or FMCG manufacturing is an added advantage

Knowledge & Skills

• Good understanding of production processes and factory operations

• Knowledge of quality systems, safety standards, and shopfloor controls

• Strong people supervision and team coordination skills

• Good analytical and reporting skills

• Problem-solving and decision-making capability

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Competencies

• Operational Excellence

• Team Leadership

• Planning & Organizing

• Problem Solving

• Attention to Detail

• Accountability

• Communication & Coordination

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Expat Benefits:

• Savings Potential: Offshore net savings shall be paid on a quarterly basis to candidate’s designated account

• Annual Bonus Potential (Variable Component): At management discretion

• Local Allowance: As per company policy

• Visa Status: Individual /Bachelor

• Accommodation: Fully Furnished Shared Accommodation

• Transport: Company provided shared car and driver for official purpose as per policy

• Medical: As per company policy

• Contract Period: 24 Months

• Air passage: Post completion of 12 months

• Leave: 30 calendar days post completion of 12 Months

• Experience

  8 - 10 Years

• No. of Openings

  1

• Education

  Graduate (B.Tech/B.E : Mechanical)

• Role

  Assistant Factory Manager

• Industry Type

  PetroChemical / Plastic / Rubber

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  Ghana

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face interview location

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