Production Assistant

Position Title: Production Assistant
Department: Production / Manufacturing
Reports To: Production Manager

Job Purpose

To support the Production Manager in executing daily production activities by ensuring real-time monitoring, resolving floor-level issues, coordinating interdepartmental operations, and driving efficiency through production improvement initiatives across all key production processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Daily Production Execution

• Implement daily and weekly production plans in coordination with the Planning (PPC) team.
• Monitor shift-wise and hourly output to ensure adherence to production targets.
• Ensure timely start, continuity, and completion of operations in all functional areas.

2. Process Coordination & Support

• Serve as the operational link between Production Manager and Floor Supervisors.
• Coordinate with Stores, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure input material and support availability.
• Troubleshoot on-floor issues and escalate critical deviations promptly.

3. Data Handling & Reporting

• Track real-time production and update visual boards/dashboards.
• Collect and validate data from supervisors and line leaders.
• Prepare and submit shift-end and daily performance reports with variance analysis.

4. Efficiency & Improvement Initiatives

• Identify bottlenecks and areas of inefficiency using data and observations.
• Support production improvement initiatives.
• Recommend workflow/layout enhancements for increased throughput.

5. Compliance & Shop Floor Discipline

• Enforce adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and quality norms.
• Promote floor cleanliness, organization, and operator discipline using 5S.
• Train and support operators and line leaders on process and performance standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Textile, or Production Engineering
• 0–2 years of experience in garment/apparel manufacturing or high-volume production
• Excellent coordination and analytical skills
• Proficiency in ERP, Excel / Google Sheets for data handling and reporting

Key Competencies

• Floor-focused and proactive problem solver
• Effective communicator and team collaborator
• Process-oriented with attention to detail
• Resilient under pressure and deadline-driven
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities
• Ability to interpret production data and act on insights
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to work closely with operators and supervisors
• Adept at using digital tools (ERP, Excel/Google Sheets, dashboards, or MIS systems)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a degree or diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Textile, or Production Engineering?
• Have you worked in a role where you monitored daily or hourly production output?
• Are you skilled in using Excel or Google Sheets for data handling and reporting?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person