MT / TRAINEE ENGINEER - PRODUCTION

A. Production Operations

• Assist in daily production planning, scheduling, and execution of printing jobs.
• Monitor production activities to ensure achievement of daily and monthly production targets.
• Support printing operations, including Flexographic Printing, Sublimation Printing, Offset Printing, and other in-house printing processes, as applicable.
• Monitor machine utilization, production output, downtime, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with operators, supervisors, and relevant departments to ensure smooth production flow.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders according to production priorities.

B. Production Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain daily production reports, machine performance records, wastage reports, and downtime logs.
• Monitor production output against planned targets and report variances to the reporting manager.
• Ensure accurate recording of material consumption, production quantities, rejected materials, and process losses.
• Assist in updating work orders, production status, and relevant ERP or other production management systems.
• Prepare operational summaries and support management reporting as required.

C. Material and Wastage Management

• Monitor the consumption of printing materials, inks, paper, fabrics, labels, and other production consumables.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to reduce material wastage and improve yield.
• Ensure proper identification, segregation, and recording of rejected materials and production waste.

D. Process Improvement and Cost Control

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce production costs, and optimize machine utilization.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction, process standardization, and efficiency improvement.
• Assist in evaluating new printing processes, materials, and production methods.
• Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions to improve operational performance.

E. Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures, departmental SOPs, and company policies.
• Monitor proper handling and storage of inks, chemicals, and other printing materials.
• Maintain 5S, cleanliness, and organized work areas.
• Report unsafe conditions, machine abnormalities, and operational risks to the concerned supervisor or manager.

F. Coordination and Teamwork

• Coordinate with Planning, Quality Assurance, Stores, Maintenance, Procurement, and other relevant departments.
• Follow up on material availability, machine maintenance, quality approvals, and production priorities.
• Support supervisors and production teams in resolving day-to-day operational issues.
• Perform additional production-related assignments as directed by the reporting manager.

G. Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Technology, or a relevant field.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with relevant entry-level experience are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of production operations, planning, and process improvement.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and production reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.