The Production Assistant supports the day-to-day running of a manufacturing shopfloor, helping ensure production activities meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QSDC) targets. The role focuses on coordinating people, resources, training, maintenance, and administrative tasks to allow production teams and managers to focus on technical operations.
Skills & Experience
– Experience in manufacturing, production coordination, or team leader role within
CNC/manufacturing
– Good organisational and planning skills
– Understanding of machining environments desirable
– Experience using ERP systems
– Understanding of QSDC / lean principles desirable
– Good communication and problem-solving skills
Key Characteristics
– Organised, structured, and process-driven
– Clear communicator at all levels
– Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused
– Able to coordinate multiple priorities
– Process driven and detail-oriented
– Team focused and supportive
Success Measures
– Delivery performance achieved
– Attendance and overtime effectively managed
– Training records maintained
– Shopfloor issues escalated and resolved efficiently
-Safe and organised working environment
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