Assistant Production Manager (Oil Palm)

Role Brief

The Assistant Production Manager (Oil Palm) oversees safe, efficient, and cost-effective production execution by translating production plans into daily operations and optimizing manpower, machinery, materials, and methods (4M). The role is responsible for meeting production targets, controlling labor costs, minimizing downtime and waste, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert weekly and monthly production schedules into daily shift plans
• Allocate manpower, machines, and materials for smooth production execution
• Monitor production output, investigate shortfalls, and implement recovery actions
• Manage attendance, shift rosters, overtime, and payroll accuracy
• Track machine performance, downtime, and maintenance coordination
• Enforce SOPs, quality standards, and waste control measures
• Monitor production costs and drive efficiency improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE use, and incident reporting
• Prepare accurate daily production and operational reports
• Supervise team discipline, performance, and workforce development

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Daily production target achievement: 95–100%
• Machine utilization: ≥85%
• Labor cost and overtime within budget
• Defect and wastage within approved limits
• Payroll accuracy: 100%
• Zero major safety violations
• Accurate and timely reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Production, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 5–8 years experience in oil palm milling / edible oil processing
• 2–3 years in supervisory/assistant managerial role
• Experience in production planning, labor control, and cost management within the oil palm sector.

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• ERP and advanced Excel proficiency
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement preferred

Salary

N500,000 monthly