Assistant to Director – Projects & Process Improvement

About the Role:

We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented, and high-potential individual to join us as an Assistant to the Director in our MSME manufacturing company. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the Director on cross-departmental process improvement and strategic execution projects.

Your role will involve coordinating multiple internal initiatives, following up with stakeholders, documenting progress, and helping ensure the timely execution of projects that improve efficiency and effectiveness across all departments.

Experience is not required — potential, learnability, and attitude matter more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director in planning, coordinating, and monitoring process improvement projects across departments like production, IT, quality, sales, admin, and stores.

• Track action items and ensure timely follow-up with internal and external stakeholders

• Maintain structured documentation, including reports, SOPs, project trackers, and meeting notes

• Draft professional communications, presentations, and review summaries

• Identify issues, delays, or gaps in project execution and escalate with possible solutions

• Conduct basic research and support analysis to improve internal processes

• Accompany the Director during project reviews, audits, and team meetings

Skills & Qualities Required:

• Linear, logical, and analytical thinking – able to understand systems and break down tasks

• Meticulous and detail-oriented – takes care in documentation and follow-ups

• High learnability – quick to pick up new tools, concepts, and industry knowledge

• Planned execution approach – works in a structured, prioritized, and time-bound manner

• Strong written communication skills – clear, concise, and professional writing

• Good coordination and interpersonal skills – able to follow up across levels with tact

• Self-driven and proactive – needs minimal supervision and shows ownership

• Tech-savvy with tools – proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace, and comfort with tools like ChatGPT, task management apps, etc.

Preferred Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in any stream (Engineering, Management, Commerce, or Arts)

• Fresh graduates or candidates with internship/volunteer/project experience are welcome

• Interest in operations, project management, business analysis, or manufacturing is a plus

Why Join Us:

• Direct mentorship from the Director and exposure to decision-making processes

• Real responsibility and ownership of critical tasks from Day 1

• A fast-paced, learning-intensive environment ideal for future leaders

• Opportunity to see how a manufacturing company improves and scales from the inside