Dedicated Production Assistant/ Admin support with strengths in equipment operation and inventory management. Achieved consistent high-quality output by monitoring production equipment and maintaining safety standards. Facilitates effective communication across departments to meet project deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
GC Rieber
Capricorn Business Park , South Africa
10.2020 - 11.2025
Operated a variety of production equipment under supervision, ensuring high-quality output.
Monitored and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
Facilitated smooth communication between production departments to meet tight deadlines.
Managed inventory of production supplies, reducing waste and optimising resource allocation.
Assisted in the development of production schedules, maximising efficiency across projects.
Moved materials to work areas and helped load production machinery.
Cleaned machinery to maintain good health and hygiene standards.
Removed finished pieces from production lines and moved to packing, storage, or transport locations.
Reception Assistant
ALPLA Packaging
Somerset West, South Africa
06.2019 - 12.2019
Welcomed guests and clients in friendly, positive manner.
Welcomed visitors at the front desk, providing immediate assistance and directing them to appropriate contacts.
Maintained a tidy and welcoming reception area, upholding company standards for cleanliness.
Handled incoming telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying to personnel to support timely communication.
Supported guests with immediate, knowledgeable assistance for diverse needs.
Handled mail and deliveries, distributing correspondences promptly to staff and managing outgoing post.
Answered and directed incoming calls to relevant staff members using multi-line telephone system.
Carried out basic day-to-day administrative tasks to support staff needs.
Captured and processed client information, entering data into online systems for wider company use.
Batcher and Packer
Cape Herb Spices
Muizenberg , South Africa
02.2014 - 12.2016
Printing barcodes for orders.
Packed various products into appropriate containers and boxes with speed and accuracy for dispatch.
Followed company guidelines regarding packaging and labelling.
Labelled products and packages with accurate details for proper shipment.
Packed work orders accurately within assigned timeframes.
Checked labelled goods for correct contents and shipping information.
Operated packing equipment responsibly to avoid damage.
Removed, reported and replaced damaged items from production lines.
Updated stock control systems with accurate packing data.
Conducted thorough quality checks on items before packaging to maintain high standards.
Picked orders to meet productivity targets.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - First Aid
Medical education Centre
Cape Town, WC
01-2024
Certificate of Higher Education - office administration
College of Cape Town
Athlone, WC
01-2019
Skills
Production equipment operation
Inventory management
Production scheduling
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Xhosa
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Production Assistant
GC Rieber
10.2020 - 11.2025
Reception Assistant
ALPLA Packaging
06.2019 - 12.2019
Batcher and Packer
Cape Herb Spices
02.2014 - 12.2016
NVQ Level 1 - First Aid
Medical education Centre
Certificate of Higher Education - office administration