Production Assistant

Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Production Assistant to support manufacturing operations within our facility. The ideal candidate will assist in data entry, production scheduling, and general production tasks to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality output.

Duties

• Assist in preparing, updating, and tracking master production schedules (annual, monthly, and weekly) based on customer demand, inventory levels, and material availability.
• Support production readiness by verifying material, packaging, and capacity alignment prior to production runs.
• Maintain accurate material master data, product specifications, routing information, and version control within the ERP system (e.g., SAP).
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for multiple batch sizes, ensuring consistency between ERP systems and controlled Excel files.
• Monitor usage of production consumables and packaging materials, identify abnormal variances, and support corrective actions.
• Act as a coordination point between production, warehouse, and QA to ensure timely material flow and production execution.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives through data collection, tracking, and basic analysis.
• Assist with documentation accuracy to support cGMP compliance, internal audits, and operational reviews.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at improving efficiency, accuracy, and planning reliability.

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, manufacturing, or a related field preferred

Working & Training Experience

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, or supply chain preferred
• Experience in dietary supplements, pharmaceutical, food, or regulated manufacturing is a strong plus

Skills & Personality:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Basic understanding of production planning and material flow
• Bilingual in English & Chinese a plus