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ProductionOperations Assistant
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
16 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
13 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client a leading furniture manufacturing company is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Production / Operations Assistant to support the efficient running of factory operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring production systems and controls ensuring operational procedures are followed identifying inefficiencies and providing accurate reports to management. This role requires a proactive individual who is disciplined firm and solutions-driven with strong administrative and operational coordination skills.
Salary:
Negotiable
Responsibilities:
Production & Operations Support
- Monitor daily production activities and ensure adherence to established production systems processes and controls.
- Track workflow production schedules and output to ensure targets are met efficiently.
- Follow up with production teams supervisors and relevant departments on outstanding tasks and operational requirements.
- Identify bottlenecks delays or non-compliance issues within production operations and escalate where necessary.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining operational improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Ensure factory procedures safety standards and quality controls are consistently followed.
Reporting & Administration
- Prepare accurate daily weekly and monthly production and operations reports for management.
- Maintain production records inventory logs job cards and operational documentation.
- Verify the accuracy of production data stock usage and operational reports.
- Assist with scheduling coordination and administrative support for production operations.
- Support communication between factory staff suppliers and management regarding operational matters.
Problem Solving & Process Improvement
- Investigate operational issues and production discrepancies to determine root causes.
- Recommend practical solutions to improve systems controls and workflow efficiency.
- Proactively identify areas for cost savings waste reduction and process optimisation.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented and followed through effectively.
Key Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and analysis.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to enforce procedures and maintain operational discipline.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook) and operational reporting tools.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proactive assertive and results-oriented mindset.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in Operations Management Production Management Business Administration Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- 2 4 years experience in a production manufacturing or operations support role preferably within a furniture or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with production systems inventory control and operational reporting is highly advantageous.
