Production Assistant

BF SUMA PHARMACEUTICALS INC; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

BF SUMA PHARMACEUTICALS INC is seeking a Production Assistant to support manufacturing operations, data entry, scheduling, and material flow in our California facility. You will help maintain ERP data, track BOMs, and coordinate with production, warehouse, and QA to ensure on-time output.

The role emphasizes accuracy, GMP readiness, and participation in continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and planning reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing operations or supply chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and track master production schedules (annual, monthly, weekly) based on demand, inventory, and material availability.
• Verify material, packaging, and capacity alignment prior to production runs.
• Maintain ERP data, BOMs, routing information, and version control.
• Coordinate material flow between production, warehouse, and QA to ensure timely production execution.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and TPM initiatives through data collection, tracking, and basic analysis.
• Assist with documentation accuracy to support cGMP compliance and internal audits.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency, accuracy, and planning reliability.

Skills

Data entry

Production scheduling

Coordination

Lean Manufacturing concepts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, manufacturing, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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