Production Assistant - Manufacturing Company (Building and Construction) at Orchid HR Outsourcing

Key Responsibilities


Provides on-the-job leadership and task supervision of machine operators and assigned employees in the production area of the plant.
Plan, schedule, and allocate tasks across shifts to meet production requirements.
Balance workloads across machines and staff to minimize downtime.
Acts in a capacity to extend the supervisory abilities of the immediate reporting supervisor in charge of the overall plant
Allocate production equipment to various production batches and schedules
Fill in to give other machine operators required, scheduled "breaks" on specific times.
Shutdown or start up the plant in line with set operational procedures
Communicate issues that affect the departmental employees to the management.
Requisition raw materials for production and ensure adequate control over raw materials and usage.
Inspecting the lot number of raw materials before weighing and adding to the production batch.
Monitor production lines to ensure output matches daily/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' experience in a 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.