Production Management Assistant

About the role

This role provides comprehensive support across procurement, supply chain, warehouse management, and production floor operations. You will assist the supervisor in managing production materials, coordinating supplier relationships, maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production workers, and ensuring smooth communication across departments.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the supervisor in managing the procurement of production materials
• Conduct price inquiries, comparisons, and negotiations to ensure cost-effective purchasing
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers; build and maintain a supplier database
• Follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Handle the receiving, inspection, and system entry of incoming production materials
• Ensure accurate entry of material information into the company's management system and update inventory data in a timely manner
• Participate in regular inventory counts to ensure physical stock matches system records
• Track material usage and promptly report inventory alerts when stock levels are low
• Assist the supervisor in daily management and work assignments for frontline production workers
• Communicate production plans and work requirements, and follow up on production progress

About you

• Bachelor's degree or above preferred
• No prior work experience required; fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) – both spoken and written – to use as a working language
• Basic English or Malay communication skills are a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong communication, coordination, and teamwork skills
• Detail oriented, responsible, and highly adaptable with a strong willingness to learn
• Able to work in a production environment with a fast pace and follow work instructions