Production Assistant

Job Title: Production Assistant
Reporting To: Director of Production & Compliance
Location: Remote / Flexible

Job Summary

The Production Assistant will play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient production operations to support the company’s mission of delivering premium natural health products. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, manufacturers, and co-packers to maintain material availability, executing production runs based on demand forecasts, and tracking financial activities related to inventory and production.

Key Responsibilities

Production Execution

• Determine the quantity of raw materials needed for upcoming production runs based on stock levels, orders, and demand forecasts.
• Execute production runs to ensure timely availability of finished products.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials.

Purchase Order Management & Supplier Coordination

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for raw materials.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, and co-packers to ensure material availability, timely delivery, and smooth production flow.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Develop and maintain SOPs for production and inventory processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Process & Cost Optimization

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, and reduce costs.

Financial Tracking

• Track invoices and ensure timely processing of all inventory and production-related financial transactions.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Support compliance initiatives and contribute to maintaining adherence to relevant regulations and internal standards.

Additional Support

• Perform other related tasks as assigned by management to ensure operational efficiency.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in production coordination, supply chain, manufacturing, or inventory management — preferably in the health, wellness, or consumer goods industry.
• Familiarity with working with suppliers, manufacturers, and co-packers is highly preferred.