Production Assistant - Manufacturing company (Building and Construction)

Job Title: Production Assistant

Location: Athiriver, Kenya

Industry: Building Materials Manufacturing

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Assistant who will be supervise daily production operations, ensure efficient shift management, quality control, and adherence to safety standards. The Production Assistant will be expected to support the Production Supervisor in implementing production schedules, managing resources, and contributing to inventory planning and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

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• Provides on-the-job leadership and task supervision of machine operators and assigned
  

     employees in the production area of the plant.

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• Plan, schedule, and allocate tasks across shifts to meet production requirements.
  
• Balance workloads across machines and staff to minimize downtime.
  
• Acts in a capacity to extend the supervisory abilities of the immediate reporting supervisor in charge of the overall plant
  
• Allocate production equipment to various production batches and schedules
  
• Fill in to give other machine operators required, scheduled “breaks” on specific times.
  
• Shutdown or start up the plant in line with set operational procedures
  
• Communicate issues that affect the departmental employees to the management.
  
• Requisition raw materials for production and ensure adequate control over raw materials and usage.
  
• Inspecting the lot number of raw materials before weighing and adding to the production batch.
  
• Monitor production lines to ensure output matches daily/weekly targets.
  
• Liaise with Quality Control to identify defects and implement corrective actions.
  
• Ensure operators understand and meet quality specifications
  
• Enforce strict adherence to health and safety policies.
  
• Maintain accurate shift reports on production volumes, downtime, and labor utilization.
  
• Track production KPIs and prepare daily summaries for the Production Manager.
  
• Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate with maintenance teams
  

Requirements

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• Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
  
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing.
  
• Prior exposure to construction materials manufacturing is highly desirable.
  
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
  
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  
• Ability to handle pressure and make quick, informed decisions.
  
• Good communication and reporting abilities.
  

Application Instructions

If you meet the above qualifications and industry knowledge, we invite you to apply.

Send your CV and cover letter to careers@orchidhr.co.ke with the subject line:
“Production Assistant” Deadline for applications: 23rd January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.