Assistant Manager/Manager - Production (Electric Rickshaw)

Job Description

Title: Assistant Manager/Manager - Production (Electric Rickshaw)

Company Name: AKIJ Motors

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka, Gazipur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Automobile, Motor Workshop

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Industrial & Production Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university.

A Diploma in Engineering in a relevant discipline may also be considered.

Educational qualifications may be relaxed for candidates with substantial relevant experience in vehicle manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly operations.

Training in production management, lean manufacturing, quality management, or occupational safety will be preferred.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Automobile, Motor Workshop

• Only Male

Experience Requirements

• Assistant Manager: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in vehicle manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly operations, including production supervision.

• Manager: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial position overseeing production or assembly operations.

• Practical experience in electric rickshaw, electric three-wheeler, electric vehicle, automobile, or light engineering manufacturing will be preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to independently manage production operations and achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets.

• Practical knowledge of electric rickshaw construction, vehicle assembly sequences, and mechanical and electrical systems.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, BOMs, and assembly instructions.

• Sound understanding of fabrication, welding, painting, component fitment, and assembly quality.

• Working knowledge of batteries, motors, controllers, chargers, wiring harnesses, and electrical protection systems.

• Experience in production planning, material control, line balancing, manpower allocation, and process improvement.

• Strong analytical skills in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, production reporting, and ERP or production management software.

• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

• High standards of integrity, accountability, workplace discipline, and safety awareness.

• Willingness to work at production facilities and visit other company locations as required.

Akij Motors is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager/Manager - Production (Electric Rickshaw) to lead and manage its electric rickshaw manufacturing and assembly operations.

The selected candidate will be responsible for production planning, shop-floor management, process control, manpower utilization, product quality, production efficiency, and timely completion of production targets. The role requires effective coordination with Engineering, Supply Chain, Stores, Quality Control, Service, and Sales to ensure that finished vehicles meet approved specifications, safety requirements, and delivery schedules.

Job Responsibilities

Production Planning & Control

• Prepare and implement daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales requirements, delivery commitments, material availability, and plant capacity.

• Plan and control fabrication, welding, surface preparation, painting, mechanical assembly, electrical installation, and final assembly activities, as applicable.

• Establish production schedules, allocate resources, and monitor output against approved targets.

• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective measures to improve workflow, line balancing, and capacity utilization.

• Monitor work-in-process (WIP), production lead time, downtime, and order completion status.

• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Stores to ensure timely availability of components, consumables, tools, and production materials.

Manufacturing & Assembly Operations

• Supervise the assembly of chassis, body, suspension, steering, braking systems, drivetrain, wheels, and other vehicle components.

• Ensure correct installation and integration of batteries, motors, controllers, wiring harnesses, chargers, lighting, and electrical accessories.

• Ensure production follows approved engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Coordinate with Engineering to resolve component fitment, dimensional variation, assembly, and design-related issues.

• Implement approved engineering changes and maintain traceability of component substitutions and production modifications.

• Supervise prototype assembly, pilot production, and the introduction of new models into regular production.

Quality Assurance & Process Improvement

• Coordinate with Quality Control to implement incoming, in-process, and final inspection requirements.

• Ensure completion of functional checks, electrical safety checks, brake and steering checks, and road tests in accordance with approved inspection procedures.

• Ensure finished vehicles complete final inspection and Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) before release.

• Monitor defects, rework, rejection, material wastage, and recurring quality issues.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions in coordination with relevant departments.

• Analyze service feedback and field failures to improve manufacturing processes, assembly quality, and product reliability.

• Implement 5S, visual management, standardized work, and continuous improvement practices.

Manpower, Equipment & Safety Management

• Supervise production engineers, supervisors, technicians, operators, and support personnel.

• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure effective utilization of manpower and working hours.

• Identify skill gaps and arrange practical training on assembly methods, workmanship, tools, and workplace safety.

• Coordinate preventive maintenance and timely repair of machinery, fixtures, jigs, tools, and production equipment.

• Ensure safe handling, storage, and installation of batteries and electrical components.

• Enforce the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), machine safety procedures, safe lifting practices, and fire prevention measures.

• Maintain shop-floor discipline, housekeeping, and compliance with company safety procedures.

Cost Control, Documentation & Reporting

• Control production costs through efficient use of labour, materials, consumables, energy, and equipment.

• Verify material requisitions and monitor material consumption against approved BOMs.

• Coordinate the return and reconciliation of unused materials, defective components, and production scrap with Stores and Accounts.

• Maintain production records, vehicle identification records, component traceability, inspection status, and rework documentation.

• Prepare periodic reports on production output, plan achievement, productivity, downtime, defects, wastage, and production costs.

• Recommend improvements in plant layout, tooling, production methods, and capacity expansion.

• T/A,Mobile bill
• Lunch Facilities: Full Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2