Production Assistant

UPM - The Biofore Company; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 36,000,000 - 72,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful job

Caring community

Development opportunities

Responsible employer

Job summary

UPM - The Biofore Company in Indonesia seeks a Production Assistant for its Cikarang facility. You will assist in terminal operations, production planning, and cross-functional coordination to meet production targets.

The role requires 2–4 years in a related field, a mechanical or industrial engineering background, and English proficiency. Shift work, strong organization, and teamwork are essential. Employment offers growth within an international, sustainability-led company.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• 2–4 years of experience in a similar or supervisory role.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office; SAP knowledge is advantageous.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing terminal operations; second in charge of Terminal Operation Manager and assist with projects.
• Prepare daily production schedules, work plans, and activity reports; manage overtime and staff performance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and safety standards; communicate issues to Terminal Manager.
• Coordinate with Engineering, IT, Sales and Customer Service to meet production requirements.
• Communicate updates to team members; coordinate between departments, suppliers and service providers; attend production meetings.
• Maintain production documents, SOPs, and records; prepare regular production reports and track outstanding tasks.
• Check material availability and coordinate delivery, collection, and distribution of supplies; maintain clean, organized production area.
• Implement safety rules and lead environmental training, 5S activities; support continuous improvement actions.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!

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We are now looking for a Production Assistant. This position is located in Cikarang, Bekasi, Indonesia.

What you will do

• Assist in managing terminal operation. To be second in charge of Terminal Operation Manager and assist with the assigned project. Manage stock preparation of indirect materials, spare part, tools and equipment for the production lines. Manage preventive maintenance plan of whole terminal

• Arrange production planning and overtime management, monitor staff performance and provide guidance, coaching and training onboarding of new employees. Assist in preparing daily production schedules, work plan, and activities report

• Help ensure that company policies, procedures, and operational standards are followed. Communicate important information and operational issues to the Terminal Manager. Respond quickly and effectively to operational issues or emergencies. Assist the management team in achieving sales, productivity, and customer satisfaction targets

• Coordinate with the relevant departments-Engineering team, BSS, IT, Sales and customer service to ensure production requirements are met. Understand and apply operational knowledge of the daily procedures, safety standards, inventory / stock and company policies

• Communicate production updates and instructions to relevant team members. Assist with coordination between departments, suppliers, and service providers. Respond to routine inquiries and elevate issues to the appropriate manager. Attend production meetings and record key information and action items. Help maintain an organized, clean, and safe production work area

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date production information, standard operating procedures (SOP’s), follow company policies and workplace safety requirements. Manage PO/PR related documents to ensure sufficient stock of indirect materials and spare parts, including finding supplier, RFQ and 3rd party contractor. Prepare, organize and maintain production documents, forms, reports and records. Completed the others task assigned by Terminal Manager. Prepare daily, weekly, or monthly production reports as required. Track outstanding tasks and follow up with relevant personnel

• Assist in checking the availability of materials, tools, and equipment. Coordinate the delivery, collection, and distribution of production supplies. Report damage, missing, or insufficient materials and equipment. Maintain proper housekeeping and organization in the production area

• Implement the UPM safety rules and standard with regard to the JA terminal operations. Lead environmental training, safety and 5S activities. Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as directed

Who you are

• You hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering. You have additional training in business, which is an advantage. You may also be considered if you have a different academic background considered supported by type and duration of relevant work experience
• You have at least 2-4 years of experience in a similar position, or in a supervisory, team lead, or other relevant role. You have previous experience in production, administration, operations, or coordination; however, it is preferred rather than required. You are fluent in both written and spoken English, with other languages being an advantage
• You are proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and Power Point), and knowledge with SAP, email, data entry and other applications will be an advantage
• You have positive attitude and ability to collaborate across the boundaries in a cross functional team. You have strong leadership and communication skills at all levels and good foundation of interpersonal skills
• You have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, team management capabilities and willingness to learn. You are reliable, responsible, and able to work independently and under pressure
• You are flexible and willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required. You can prioritize your workload and manage multiple tasks. You have safety awareness
• You are good at documentation and record-keeping. You can work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose "We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils". Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information about the position

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