What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant position at BF Suma Pharmaceuticals Inc.?
Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Production Assistant to support manufacturing operations within our facility. The ideal candidate will assist in data entry, production scheduling, and general production tasks to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality output.
Duties
- Assist in preparing, updating, and tracking master production schedules (annual, monthly, and weekly) based on customer demand, inventory levels, and material availability.
- Support production readiness by verifying material, packaging, and capacity alignment prior to production runs.
- Maintain accurate material master data, product specifications, routing information, and version control within the ERP system (e.g., SAP).
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for multiple batch sizes, ensuring consistency between ERP systems and controlled Excel files.
- Monitor usage of production consumables and packaging materials, identify abnormal variances, and support corrective actions.
- Act as a coordination point between production, warehouse, and QA to ensure timely material flow and production execution.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives through data collection, tracking, and basic analysis.
- Assist with documentation accuracy to support cGMP compliance, internal audits, and operational reviews.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at improving efficiency, accuracy, and planning reliability.
Qualifications
Education & Work Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, manufacturing, or a related field preferred
Working & Training Experience
- 2 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, or supply chain preferred
- Experience in dietary supplements, pharmaceutical, food, or regulated manufacturing is a strong plus
Skills & Personality:
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Basic understanding of production planning and material flow
- Bilingual in English & Chinese a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25