Production Operations Assistant at Janta Kenya

Job Description

We are looking for a driven Production Operations Assistant to ensure efficient functioning of the plant and factory. You will report to the Head of Operations and be working closely with the Engineering, Production, Quality, and Warehousing Departments. We expect you to be attentive, organized and a reliable individual with exemplary work ethics and commitment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Controls:

•  Operation: Manning the production control room as a central point for production data
•  Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of process readings, equipment logs and production data
•  Reporting: Generating detailed reports of production metrics, downtimes, incidents and KPIs
•  Communication: Communicating effectively with managers and relevant departments

Production Processes:

•  Store Transfers: Recording transfers between the raw material warehouse and production floor
•  Manufacturing Journals: Creating manufacturing journals to account for the manufacture of (i) semi-finished goods from raw materials and (ii) then finished goods from semi-finished
•  Rejection & Scrap Management: Maintain rejected and/or scrapped stock items and their details

Spare Parts & Tools Storekeeping:

•  Operation: Ensuring availability, storage, issuance and return of spare parts and tools for the plant
•  Storage & Organization: Safely storing spare parts & tools, ensuring systematic arrangement
•  Fulfilment: Processing internal requests for spare parts & tools for operation needs
•  Requisition Processing: Initiating spare parts requisitions based on minimum inventory levels
•  Receiving: Inspecting and cataloging incoming parts & tools, ensuring accuracy in quantity and quality
•  Inventory Management: Maintaining item-wise stock cards and generating weekly stock reports
•  Documentation & Tracking: Maintaining meticulous records of transactions including issuances and returns

Skill & Experience

• Diploma
• Proven experience (at least 1-3years) of paid work
• Proficiency in the use of computer software and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Efficiency and speed in your working style for quick processing of paperwork
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple administrative tasks effectively
• Strong organizational skills to maintain an accessible documentation trail
• Teamwork and ability to collaborate with other colleagues
• Proactive mindset to raise any questions or queries if and when they arise