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Production Assistant Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

A Production Assistant, or Production Assistant Coordinator supports Producers in making TV shows, movies, theatre productions or radio programs. Their duties include booking venues and equipment, creating and distributing production documents and getting copyright permissions.

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Production Assistant duties and responsibilities

Production Assistants have a range of organisational and administrative duties. Their responsibilities vary depending on their industry and the size of their productions. However, they typically include:

  • Hiring studios and filming equipment
  • Booking hotels and flights for cast and crew
  • Attending production meetings and making notes
  • Copying scripts and distributing them to relevant cast and crew
  • Typing and distributing call sheets and daily reports
  • Seeking permission for the use of copyrighted materials, including film clips and music
  • Managing production accounts and expenses
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Production Assistant Job Description Examples:

Example 1

British Cannabis

[website]

British Cannabis is the UK’s largest independent CBD manufacturer, we combine our passion and knowledge with stringent quality standards.

We are industry leaders in product development, formulation, manufacturing and testing.

We own some of the UK’s leading CBD brands as well as powering some of the UK’s most successful white-label CBD brands.

We’re looking to recruit a confident and enthusiastic Production Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of manufacturing and attention to detail. An interest or understanding of the CBD market would be beneficial but not essential.

Role Summary:

You will be working with the operation team to ensure that all operations activities are performed to the highest standard and delivered on time. This will involve completing production administrative tasks, general housekeeping activities and working in accordance with production quality standards.

Job Responsibilities:

· Formulation, manufacturing and production of all product lines to optimize output, eliminate waste and re-work, and minimize costs.

· Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.

· Ensure your manager is aware of any arising problem before they become critical to the job.

· Following operational procedures complete all work and records as detailed in daily Production schedules to target timescales.

· Complete Administrative tasks as required.

· Maintain high levels of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) throughout the range of company products.

· Maintain operations records and documentation.

· Ensure all operational equipment is properly maintained and kept in good working order.

· Assure compliance with all workplace health and safety procedures and instructions.

· Ensure all operation output is delivered on time and to the required quality standards.

Knowledge/Experience required:

· Minimum of 5 GCSEs

· Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office) and written and verbal communication proficiency.

· Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

· Attention to detail and strong quality focus.

· Team player and trustworthy.

· Ability to be flexible surrounding deadlines

· An understanding of the CBD or food industry would be beneficial

· Willing to learn and develop yourself within the operations team.

General –

· In addition, you are required to:

· Familiarise yourself with the Company Policies and Procedures, held on our HR platform through CitrusHR, accessible by all staff at any time from [website]

· Uphold the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policies, ensuring effective implementation in all aspects of their work for the Company

· Act at all times within the Company Rules, Policies, Procedures, and any other statutory requirements.

· Be proactive, bring ideas, suggestions and contribute to business improvement.

· Undertake training as required.

· Attend staff and team meetings as required.

· Observe health and safety procedures in the workplace. Ensuring personal safety and to safeguard the interests and safety of colleagues, customers and visitors.

· Undertake other duties and responsibilities as appropriate since all staff are expected to work flexibly within their skill level to respond to changing priorities and ensure that customer needs and business objectives are met.

What’s on offer:

· £20,500 - £22,000 per annum basic salary depending on experience.

· Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

· Pension

· Employee discount

· Full training and development

· Other company benefits

If you think you have the passion, drive and know-how to be part of the team, then please submit your CV along with a cover letter to [website]

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,500.00-£22,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Employee discount
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Location: In person

    • Example 2

    Working HOURS

    Monday - Wednesday 10am-3pm
    (Some flexibility with days will be required during peak times e.g Black Friday and to cover staff absence, this will be given with notice)

    ABOUT US

    The Fragrance World is an online fragrance company based in Widnes. Our premises is conveniently located on Ditton Road with great transport links. We are open Monday - Friday, closed on weekends and bank holidays.

    WHAT THE ROLE Entails

    Reporting to our Operations Director, you will play a key role within our team and assist with general day to day jobs as the business requires.

    Some of your key responsibilities will include:

    - Packing daily orders
    - Stock count
    - Receiving/managing deliveries
    - Organising/replenishing stock
    - Bottling perfume
    - Labelling

    Full training will be provided.

    The role is permanent subject to a 3 month probation period.

    Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
    Part-time hours: 15 per week

    Salary: £8.49-£11.42 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends
  • Overtime

    Work Location: In person


    Application deadline: 11/09/2023
    Reference ID: start date: 01/10/2023

    • Example 3

    Sejuiced ([website]) specialises in the manufacture of fresh drinks (juices, smoothies, shakes) for business clients and retailers. We’re looking for Juice Production Assistants to work in our Romford kitchen to assist with all aspects of drinks production and fulfilment of customer orders. Please note that these are casual shifts (offered on a zero hours basis), although regular work will be offered to suitable candidates.

    Duties AND TASKS

    Drinks Production

    To ensure, on a daily basis, high quality and efficient drinks production including:

    · Preparing and juicing ingredients to specified recipes. This requires washing and preparing fresh ingredients and juicing / blending them together as per recipe instructions

    · Cleaning and sanitising glass bottles to ensure they are free from contamination

    · Bottle filling and pasteurisation: This includes operating the bottle filling line, capping bottles and transferring them to/from the pasteuriser

    · Labelling and date stamping: Applying a main label and date stamp to each bottle

    · Packing: Picking and packing drinks according to weekly customer order sheets for the dispatch of goods, labelling and organising orders

    · Quality control throughout the production process and verifying that the finished goods conform to our standards

    · Stock organisation: Checking stock levels and ensuring rotation of goods

    · Washing up, cleaning and maintaining the production area

    Person Specification

    To join us, you must be:

    · Punctual and reliable

    · Within easy commutable distance of Romford (on the Liverpool Street to Shenfield train line or a bus ride from Stratford)

    · Positive, proactive and enjoy working as part of a team

    · Fluent in English

    · Comfortable lifting reasonably heavy loads (approx. 10kg)

    Previous food handling experience and level 2 basic food hygiene would be preferable but is not essential (training will be provided). Please note that you must be able to prove your right to live and work in the UK.

    Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
    Part-time hours: 25 per week

    Salary: £10.00-£11.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • Day shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Romford, RM7 9EL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Shift availability:
  • Day shift start date: 04/07/2022

    • Example 4

    Job description

    An exciting opportunity to join our small friendly family business, producing & retailing natural healthcare products for animals.

    We are looking for a hardworking & reliable person, with a genuine passion for animals, to join our growing business, and help produce products that make a difference to animals all over the world.

    This is a part-time position for 16 - 24 hours.

    Hourly Rate: 10.30 p/h

    Join our exciting team:

    We have been producing and retailing handmade natural healthcare products at Aromesse for over 18 years, and are highly regarded for producing natural and effective products which help thousands of animals with skin problems. We are based in a lovely rural location in a converted barn above stables, where you will find our dedicated team and office dogs.

    This is a unique and rewarding job for someone with a genuine interest in animals and their wellbeing, and a fantastic opportunity to join our fun and forward thinking company.

    Qualities & experience

    · The workday can be very varied and you need to have a flexible approach to your work

    · You need to be self-motivated, highly organised & able to prioritise your workload

    · You will be helping directly to make the products, so you need to enjoy practical tasks, and it is essential that you have high standards and your work is meticulous.

    · Your great attention to detail, and a sense of pride, will result in a job well done, making a difference to many animals.

    · You need to have enthusiasm and ‘can-do’ positive attitude.

    · Computer literacy & familiarity with popular software packages would be an advantage.

    · You should be happy to enjoy working in an environment around dogs

    Your role will be varied, and your main duties will include:

    · Manual preparation of products, including some manual handling

    · Bottling products

    · Wrapping & labelling

    · Keeping work area clean at all times

    · Packing & despatch of mail orders when required

    · Stock management

    · Basic office administration

    Please note, as this is not a customer service role, you will not be required to communicate directly with customers.

    Benefits:

    Generous hourly pay
    Great working hours 9am – 5pm (2-3 days a week) with no weekends
    Private medical health care plan
    Staff Kennels

    Flexible hours considered for the right applicant.
    The premises are in a rural location so your own transport is essential.

    Please supply CV & Cover letter

    Due to the anticipated response if you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, please assume that unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date.

    Part-time hours: 16 - 24 per week

    Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

    Salary: £10.30 per hour

    Job Type: Part-time
    Part-time hours: 16 - 24 per week

    Salary: £10.30 per hour shift
  • No weekends

    • Example 5

    We are actively seeking Production Assistants to join our expanding team. No experience necessary, training is provided.

    We have 8 hours shifts available between 8am and 8.30pm Monday to Friday.

    We are an award winning company and the largest manufacturer of reflective vehicle livery kits to the UK emergency services fleet of police, fire and ambulance vehicles. We also supply and apply corporate branding for commercial vehicle fleets.

    Our extensive training programme will ensure you are skilled at using our equipment for printing, cutting and collating the livery for the vehicles.

    Our warehouse is in Central Burgess Hill, 10 minutes walk from Burgess Hill station.

    We are proud to help save lives. If you are looking for a interesting job and want to make a difference then we would be thrilled to have you join our team.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: From £9.50 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellness programmes
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

    COVID-19 considerations:
    Daily cleaning and sanitising of all areas
    Hand santisier provided to all staff
    Masks and face shields to all COVID Government guidelines

    • Example 6

    NOTE: This is not an IT support role!

    The company

    Regarded throughout our industry as a top tier manufacturer, supplying many household names both in the UK and across the globe, we are a dynamic and fast-growing, Southampton, Woolston based, family-owned flexible packaging business with more than 40 years of manufacturing and trading history. Due to a continued year on year growth, despite the current economic climate we are continuously recruiting.

    The role
    The scope of the role is to provide administrative support to the technical manager on the aspects of blown film extrusion and flexographic printing processes.Full training will be provided.

    Responsibilities:

  • Managing non-conformances (raising and investigation of customer complaints; communication with customers, accounts managers and directors).
  • Managing customer returns (logistics, film disposition and crediting).
  • Raising new specifications.
  • Assisting in new artwork approvals for new specifications.
  • Amending & managing existing specifications (updating manufacturing parameters, locking/unlocking specs etc.)
  • Creating blown film extrusion product codes.
  • Performing QC tests for specific customer references & trials.
  • Managing internal non-conforming material (investigating, gathering samples & photo evidence, communicating with accounts managers, customer services and directors).
  • Managing print colour standards (creating & filing).
  • Performing traceability exercises & product recalls.
  • Creating customer specific packaging instructions.
  • Producing raw material data sheets.
  • Participate in resin, masterbatch, tape, ink etc., trials (collecting data).
  • Managing raw material database (MFI’s, densities etc).

    Probation period:6 months

    Working days & hours:Monday-Friday 9am-6pm

    Paid holiday entitlement

  • 28 days (pro-rata) including bank holidays.
  • 1 extra day for each completed year of service up to 25 days max.

    Benefits:

  • £500 sign on bonus after successful completion of probation period.
  • Employee referral scheme per referred employee up to £500 (T&Cs apply).
  • Health Cash Plan including dental, optical, health screening, prescription, medical and well-being (T&Cs apply).
  • Gym membership discounts.
  • 8 hours extra pay on your birthday.
  • Free in-house meal voucher on your birthday.
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: £30,500.00-£32,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Wellness programme
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Signing Location: One location

    • What does a Production Assistant do?

    Production Assistants complete tasks delegated by their superiors in the production crew. These tasks help productions run smoothly and on schedule. They ensure all members of the cast and crew have the information they need to work efficiently. They hire crews, book venues and obtain permission so that the production crew can have the access they need. Production Assistants work allows the Producer to focus on producing the project.

    Production Assistant skills and qualifications

    Production Assistants rely on various skills to keep productions running smoothly. A successful Production Assistant will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that includes:

    • In-depth understanding of the production industry and its processes
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Knowledge of computers and mobile devices
    • Problem-solving and sound decision-making skills, especially in limited time
    • Organisation skills and ability to multitask

    Production Assistant experience requirements

    Working as a Production Assistant can be an entry-level role. However, many Production Assistants gain experience working as a Runner. Working as a Runner teaches aspiring Production Assistants how to take direction and how productions work.

    Volunteer experience is also valuable for Production Assistants. Working on student or community productions in the same medium provides valuable experience. Since these productions are typically relatively small, volunteers typically have a lot of responsibility. This makes volunteering an excellent way to gain experience for paid Production Assistant roles. Attending insight and talent days can teach aspiring Production Assistants what working for a major media channel is like. Some film studios, TV and radio channels also accept volunteers for work experience and apprenticeships.

    Production Assistant education and training requirements

    There are no education and training prerequisites for Production Assistants. However, most new hires have relevant degrees or college diplomas. Degrees in creative media production, film and TV studies and film and television production teach fundamental production skills. Level 3 diplomas in media techniques and creative media production are also useful.

    Completing a production apprenticeship is one way people with their GCSEs can learn more about their craft. Some candidates also complete short production skills courses available through film schools, regional screen agencies and private training companies.

    Production Assistant salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Production Assistant in the UK is £19,571 per year. Salary varies depending on the employer, their location and their industry. Education and experience also impact earnings.

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    What qualities make a good Production Assistant?

    Good Production Assistants thrive in fast-paced environments. They work well under pressure and know how to make quick decisions and stay calm under pressure. They appreciate constructive criticism and use it to do their job better. They are also meticulous, yet flexible enough to change their plans when production plans change.

    What is the difference between a Runner and a Production Assistant?

    Production Assistants and Runners both complete delegated tasks. However, Production Assistants have more responsibility. Productions hinge on the tasks assigned to Production Assistants. Runners complete less critical tasks, such as collecting mail, meals and beverages for cast and crew.

    What should I look for in a Production Assistant CV?

    You should look for a Production Assistant who has spent some time working within your industry. While professional work is always appealing, you may consider taking on someone that is active in student and community productions. As this work is often done on a volunteer basis, it shows the applicant is motivated and passionate about your industry.

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