About the Job
About the Role
We are a furniture manufacturing factory based in Menagesha, Oromia, looking for a Production Assistant who lives nearby. The role involves assisting the Production Manager in tracking daily production progress, reading and using CAD drawings to guide production, and acting as a multilingual bridge between Chinese management, local workers, and suppliers. Recent graduates in relevant fields are highly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Drawings & Technical Support:
Proficiently use CAD to view, print, and make minor modifications to furniture drawings; assist in translating design drawings into production instructions that local workers can understand (e.g., dimensioning, cut sheet explanations).
Production Tracking:
Assist the Production Manager in tracking daily production progress across workshops (e.g., cutting, edge banding, drilling, assembly, packing) to ensure on-time order delivery.
On-site Management & Communication:
Use Amharic and Afaan Oromoo to assign production tasks to local workers, explain drawings and technical requirements, and coordinate to resolve on-site production issues.
Material & Inventory Coordination:
Assist in verifying the requisition of raw materials (e.g., boards, hardware, edge bands), and communicate with warehouse and procurement departments to prevent material shortages.
Data Recording & Reporting:
Record daily production data (e.g., output, defect rate, working hours) and create simple production reports using Excel.
Safety & Discipline Support:
Assist in supervising daily workshop safety compliance and management implementation.
About You
Requirements
Education
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Furniture Design & Manufacturing, Wood Science & Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Technical Skills:
Must be able to use AutoCAD
(read drawings, measure dimensions, print drawings).
Language Skills (Core Requirement):
Good English proficiency
, able to use English for written and oral communication with Chinese management.
Fluent in Amharic
, for giving instructions to local workers.
Proficient in Afaan Oromoo
, for smooth communication with local workers and suppliers.
Experience
No prior experience required
; fresh graduates are welcome. Internship experience in a furniture factory, manufacturing workshop, or construction site is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
Hardworking, able to adapt to the factory workshop environment; strong communication, coordination, execution, and teamwork skills.
What We Offer
Competitive salary (negotiable).
Hands-on experience in manufacturing production management.
Clear career development path (towards Production Management, Process Engineering, or Project Management).
Requirement Skill
AutoCAD or Civil 3D