Production Assistant - Manufacturing Company (Building and Construction)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job leadership and task supervision of machine operators and assigned employees in the production area
• Plan, schedule, and allocate tasks across shifts to meet production requirements
• Balance workloads across machines and staff to minimize downtime
• Extend the supervisory abilities of the immediate reporting supervisor and support overall plant operations
• Allocate production equipment to various production batches and schedules
• Coordinate scheduled breaks for machine operators as required
• Execute plant shutdown and startup procedures in accordance with operational standards
• Communicate departmental issues and concerns to management
• Requisition raw materials for production and maintain adequate control over inventory and usage
• Inspect lot numbers of raw materials before weighing and adding to production batches
• Monitor production lines to ensure output matches daily and weekly targets
• Liaise with Quality Control to identify defects and implement corrective actions
• Ensure operators understand and meet quality specifications
• Enforce strict adherence to health and safety policies
• Maintain accurate shift reports on production volumes, downtime, and labor utilization
• Track production KPIs and prepare daily summaries for the Production Manager
• Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate with maintenance teams

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing
• Prior exposure to construction materials manufacturing is highly desirable
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to handle pressure and make quick, informed decisions
• Good communication and reporting abilities