Production Manager / Assistant Manager

Job Purpose

Support the Production Manager in managing daily manufacturing operations to ensure smooth workflows, product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety regulations, labor laws, and production targets. This position also plays an important role in coordinating operational activities between the Vietnam site and affiliated factories in China.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Management & Process Control

• Oversee major production processes, including SMT (Surface Mount Technology), Manual Insertion, Assembly, and Box Build.

• Track and evaluate production line efficiency, output, and quality performance.

• Assist in developing and managing daily and weekly production plans to achieve operational targets.

2. Workforce Management & Coordination

• Allocate workforce resources effectively to maximize productivity and balance workloads across shifts.

• Organize on-the-job training for operators and line leaders to enhance their skills and ensure compliance with production procedures.

• Assist in handling daily staffing matters and workforce-related issues on the production floor.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Workplace Safety

• Ensure manufacturing operations comply with Vietnam Labor Law, including working hours, employment contracts, and relevant regulations.

• Ensure adherence to manufacturing and quality requirements, including IPC standards, quality procedures, ESD controls, and coating room procedures.

• Promote a strong safety culture through regular inspections, PPE compliance monitoring, and timely incident reporting.

4. Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and resolve daily production issues, such as equipment breakdowns, material shortages, and quality deviations.

• Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

• Recommend improvements to production methods, line layouts, and workflows to minimize waste and improve operational efficiency.

5. Cross-Site Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with affiliated factories in China to exchange best practices, arrange material support, and optimize production capacity.

• Maintain regular communication with the Finance team regarding production reports, KPIs, and operational performance updates.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the EMS or manufacturing industry, with practical exposure to SMT, Assembly, and Box Build processes.

• Proven hands-on experience in production line supervision and factory workforce management.

• Good understanding of Vietnam Labor Law and fundamental manufacturing health and safety requirements.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make effective decisions in high-pressure situations.

• Good command of spoken and written English for cross-border communication; Mandarin proficiency is an advantage.

• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), production management software, and basic Microsoft Office applications.

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

• Two Saturdays off per month.

• Social insurance contributions based on the full contractual salary.