Production Assistant at Winco Foam Industries Limited

SUMMARY
Production Assistant Position

Under the Direct supervision of the Operations Manager as part of the Production team

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observing production processes, conducting research, and finding ways to increase efficiency and quality.
• Research and make out different ways to optimize the quality of an existing chemical product
• Preparing test solutions, chemical compounds and performing various laboratory tests
• Analyze and study effects of various processes on composition of a chemical substance
• Utilize computer software for processing obtained data into information
• Carryout various analysis test and finding out the physical and chemical properties of various chemical compounds
• Prepare test reports, technical papers and standard specifications for the chemical product
• Establishing safety and waste management procedures.
• Perform other duties so assigned. 
• Review production schedules and process flows in order to objectively evaluate obstacles preventing product delivery including monitoring internal lead times
• Organizes, cleans and maintains workstations as assigned
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Must have good computer skills, software and database entry desired
• Effective oral communication skills and the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and co-workers required.
• The Production Assistant works under the supervision of the Operations Manager
• Must be able to stand for long hours
• Excellent numeric Ability
• Ability to maintain job order due dates effectively while accurately prioritizing them at the same time.
• Must have completed NYSC.
• Ability to read English and interpret Work Orders required
• Ability to accurately document completion of each process in a legible format with minimal errors

QUALIFICATIONS (Education and experience)

• Bachelor Degree in any of the following areas Chemical Engineering, Polymer & Textile Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or HND in Chemical Technology
• Two to three years’ related experience and/or training or equivalent combinations of education and experience.