Production Assistant

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Production Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our furniture manufacturing facility. In this role, you will act as a bridge between the design team, inventory stores, and the workshop floor. Your primary goal is to maintain a seamless production schedule, ensure basic quality control standards are met, and help minimize material waste.

Key Responsibilities

Production Scheduling & Tracking

• Monitor daily production timelines to ensure custom and batch furniture orders are completed on schedule.
• Prepare daily job orders, material dockets, and operational task sheets for craftsmen and technicians.
• Update production trackers and report bottlenecks directly to the Head of Production.

Material & Inventory Management

• Coordinate material requisitions for necessary hardware, foam, fabrics, glass, and wood finishes.
• Cross-reference incoming raw materials against specifications and design drawings.
• Track physical stock levels to minimize manufacturing downtime caused by material shortages.
• Maintaining vendor docs & preparing Po & Eway bills

Logistics & Installation Support

• Maintain coordination with the design, purchasing, and site teams.
• Co ordinate furniture transfer from different location.
• Organize secure packaging and loading of finished goods to prevent in-transit damage.
• Assist with on-site measurements, marking verification, and post-delivery snag resolution.

Required Skills

• Technical Skills: Basic ability to read and interpret technical furniture/production drawings.
• Software Competency: Familiarity with MS Excel or basic ERP software for monitoring materials and timelines.