Assistant Production Manager

• Lead production execution across the full critical path from PO acceptance to shipment handover, ensuring on-time bulk delivery. • Own end-to-end PO management, driving clear supplier communication, milestone alignment, and proactive issue resolution. • Oversee WIP and system accuracy, ensuring all milestones are set, tracked, and transparently updated. • Monitor and drive key KPIs including OTIF, critical path adherence, shipment tolerance, and supplier/system compliance. • Lead risk management through weekly reviews, implementing corrective actions to address delays, capacity, and quality issues. • Manage exceptions and claims, including late delivery alerts, extension negotiations, penalties, and packing discrepancies. • Partner cross-functionally with Buying, Planning, QA, and Logistics to resolve production bottlenecks and ensure smooth operations. • Oversee shipment coordination, including bookings, customs clearance, and delivery execution to meet customer requirements. • Drive supplier capability through training and innovative solutions to improve OTIF, efficiency, and overall supply chain performance. • Support strategic initiatives and ad hoc tasks as required