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Job Title: Production Assistant

Reports to: Production Supervisor            

Objective: The objective of the Production Assistant position is to assist and support the Production Coordinator in overseeing daily production operations. The role involves guiding workers in daily production operations, supporting customer service efforts, and assisting the Production Coordinator to maintain quality and safety standards. This role ensures smooth production flow in the absence of the Production Coordinator.

Areas & Responsibilities:

1.     Coordination and Team Development:

o   Assists in coordination of production personnel.

o   Assists in training and development opportunities of team members to enhance skills and promote career growth.

o   Safely operates material handling equipment.

o   Maintains safety standards and practices.

2.     Quality Assurance:

1. • Assists in development and review of work instructions with all team members.
   • Ensures that production processes and finished products meet established quality standards and specifications.

o   Addresses and resolves any quality-related problems promptly and effectively.

3.     Production Planning and Coordination:

o   Meets production schedules as established by our customers and communicated through the Materials Planning Coordinator (MPC).

o   Supports customer service efforts with the MPC and functions as a back-up in the absence of the Production Coordinator.

o   Assists in completing time studies for all active jobs.

o   Monitors and adjusts production processes to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.

4.     Reporting and Documentation:

1. • Accurately completes daily production documentation.

5.     Crisis Intervention:

o   Assists case management staff to provide crisis intervention as needed.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

·         Ability to stand and walk for 6–8 hours per shift, moving between areas in the production facility.

·         Regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, using proper techniques or mechanical aids for heavier loads.

·         Frequently reach above shoulder and below waist, and bend or stoop to access machinery or low-level workspaces.