Assistant Production Manager

Proforce Industries Limited was incorporated in 2008 as a total defence solution provider specializing in armoured vehicles and personal protection. The company’s focus is on the delivery of confidence in protective mobility. We have developed a vibrant market for security and mobile protective products within Nigeria and Africa. PROFORCE has exploited its deep technical know-how to produce outstanding armored products for Government Agencies, Corporate Bodies, Diplomatic Communities and Private individuals within Nigeria and Africa.

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.