Production Assistant

ORA Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ORA Group seeks a detail-oriented Production Assistant to support day-to-day manufacturing operations of our furniture facility. You will bridge design, stores, and the workshop floor to maintain schedules, ensure basic quality control, and help minimize material waste.

You will monitor timelines, prepare job orders, manage materials, and support on-site measurements, packaging, and post-delivery snag resolution.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical/Production Engineering.
• 1–2 years experience in furniture production, wood workshops, or interior fit-outs.
• Basic ability to read and interpret technical furniture/production drawings.
• Proficiency with MS Excel or basic ERP software for monitoring materials and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production timelines to meet custom and batch orders on schedule.
• Prepare daily job orders, material dockets, and task sheets for craftsmen and technicians.
• Update production trackers and report bottlenecks to Head of Production.
• Coordinate material requisitions for hardware, foam, fabrics, glass, and wood finishes.
• Cross-reference incoming materials with specifications and design drawings.
• Track stock levels to minimize downtime caused by material shortages.
• Maintain vendor docs and prepare PO & E‑way bills.
• Coordinate with design, purchasing, and site teams for logistics & installation.
• Coordinate furniture transfer from different locations.
• Organize secure packaging and loading of finished goods to prevent in‑transit damage.
• Assist with on‑site measurements, marking verification, and post‑delivery snag resolution.

Skills

Interpreting production drawings

Attention to detail

Scheduling

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Production Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Production Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our furniture manufacturing facility. In this role, you will act as a bridge between the design team, inventory stores, and the workshop floor. Your primary goal is to maintain a seamless production schedule, ensure basic quality control standards are met, and help minimize material waste.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Scheduling & Tracking

• Monitor daily production timelines to ensure custom and batch furniture orders are completed on schedule.
• Prepare daily job orders, material dockets, and operational task sheets for craftsmen and technicians.
• Update production trackers and report bottlenecks directly to the Head of Production.

Material & Inventory Management

• Coordinate material requisitions for necessary hardware, foam, fabrics, glass, and wood finishes.
• Cross-reference incoming raw materials against specifications and design drawings.
• Track physical stock levels to minimize manufacturing downtime caused by material shortages.
• Maintaining vendor docs & preparing Po & Eway bills .

Logistics & Installation Support

• Maintain coordination with the design, purchasing, and site teams.
• Co ordinate furniture transfer from different location.
• Organize secure packaging and loading of finished goods to prevent in-transit damage.
• Assist with on-site measurements, marking verification, and post-delivery snag resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Diploma in Mechanical/Production Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 1 - 2 years of experience in furniture production, wood workshops, or interior fit-outs.
• Technical Skills: Basic ability to read and interpret technical furniture/production drawings.
• Software Competency: Familiarity with MS Excel or basic ERP software for monitoring materials and timelines.