Production Assistant-Manufacturing at Ital Global

We are looking for a productive and proactive individual who is looking for a Production Assistant with filling machines experience opportunity. The Production Assistant will provide assistance and perform various tasks to ensure efficient production and adherence to quality standards.

About the Client:

A locally owned manufacturing company in Nairobi, whose core function is to manufacture, market and service quality cleaning products in the industrial and institutional market, seeks to hire a competent and aggressive individual. The firm is involved in providing such products and services as Detergents, Cleaning Accessories, Cleaning Machinery and Training as this is their core business.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in production role.
• Previous experience in controlling machine and systems in a manufacturing or production environment is an added advantage.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding how to work with office equipment and heavy machinery.
• Administrative and organizational skills.
• Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn different aspects of the position.
• Efficiency and punctuality.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Critical thinking skills to analyze situations.
• Knowledge of safety and health protocols.
• Proficient MS Office Suite and excellent Excel skills.
• Strong work ethic and personal accountability.
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Enthusiasm and Reliability.
• Be self-motivated.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Quality Control.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Operating production equipment and to move materials throughout the facility.
• Reviewing work orders to ensure that production orders are complete, accurate, and ready for production.
• Receive, unload, and store incoming inventory items and deliveries
• Operating computerized manufacturing equipment to fill, cut, drill, grind, saw, sand, or polish materials.
• Inspecting parts for defects and performing basic quality control procedures to ensure that products meet company standards.
• Performing worksite maintenance tasks such as cleaning floors, repairing machinery, and replacing light bulbs.
• Sorting, grading, weighing and inspecting products and actively monitoring production line.
• Ordering materials needed for production from suppliers.
• Maintaining production schedules and records of production activities.
• Assisting with inventory management by tracking materials used in production and ordering new supplies as needed.
• Representing the company on approval of the supervisor by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services.
• Following safety protocols, wearing protective gear during hazardous tasks such as welding or operating machinery.
• Regulating machine flow, speed and temperature, reset machine to address malfunctions.
• Achieving production targets by maintaining high production levels.
• Measure, record and check data for each production on specified forms.
• Completing processing activities to conform to laws and standards set.
• Performing any other duties deemed relevant as required.