Deputy Manager Remanufacturing

• Supervise and coordinate the remanufacturing process, including inspection, repair, refurbishment, and quality assurance.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency in remanufacturing practices.
• Work closely to manage the flow of returned and refurbished items.
• Monitor and improve turnaround time for remanufacturing while maintaining high-quality output.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Train and mentor remanufacturing staff to enhance productivity and skill development.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities by optimizing material usage and reprocessing methods.
• Collaborate with procurement to source necessary spare parts and components.
• Maintain detailed records of refurbishment activities, materials used, and product quality assessments.
• Track & analyze production data to identify trends & areas for improvement.
• Generate reports on remanufacturing efficiency, cost reductions, and waste management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in remanufacturing, refurbishment, or production operations.
• Knowledge of furniture or appliance refurbishment processes is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage teams and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

This Deputy Manager role coordinates remanufacturing operations, from inspection and repair through refurbishment and quality checks. The work combines process improvement, returned-item flow, staff development, cost control, and production reporting.

Role at a glance

Skills mentioned

What you will likely work on

• Coordinate inspection, repair, refurbishment, and quality assurance activities.
• Create and implement standard procedures for consistent remanufacturing work.
• Manage the flow of returned and refurbished products while improving turnaround time and quality.
• Monitor safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Train and mentor staff, and support team productivity and skill development.
• Find opportunities to reduce costs through material use and reprocessing improvements; coordinate spare-parts sourcing with procurement.
• Maintain refurbishment, materials, and quality records; analyze production data and report on efficiency, cost, and waste.

Good fit signals

• You have 5–8 years in remanufacturing, refurbishment, or production operations.
• You can manage a team and support staff development in a fast-paced setting.
• You bring strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• You are comfortable working with process records, production data, and operational reports.
• Furniture or appliance refurbishment knowledge is a plus, rather than a stated requirement.