Production Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and production of leather bags according to approved designs and patterns.
• Assist with measuring, marking, and cutting leather, lining, foam, fabric, and other bag-making materials.
• Support the production team in preparing materials and components for sewing and assembly.
• Assist with sewing, stitching, gluing, folding, assembling, and finishing bag components as directed.
• Operate industrial sewing machines when trained and authorized to do so.
• Assist with the use of a cylinder-bed industrial sewing machine under supervision where required.
• Follow patterns, measurements, and production instructions accurately.
• Assist with installing zippers, buckles, handles, straps, rivets, buttons, and other bag hardware.
• Support the production team in ensuring proper alignment, stitching, finishing, and overall product quality.
• Inspect materials and finished products for defects, damage, or inconsistencies.
• Assist with correcting minor production defects and reworking products where necessary.
• Keep leather, tools, machines, and production materials properly arranged and stored.
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning sewing machines, cutting tools, workstations, and other production equipment.
• Help monitor the use of leather, thread, lining, adhesives, and other materials to minimize wastage.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, and preparing completed bags for delivery or storage.
• Follow production schedules and help the team meet daily and weekly production targets.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment.
• Follow all company safety and quality-control procedures.
• Perform other production-related duties assigned by the Production Manager.

Requirements:

• Minimum of SSCE/WAEC, OND, or equivalent.
• Previous experience in bag making, leatherwork, tailoring, fashion production, or manufacturing is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of leather bag production and assembly processes.
• Ability to use basic sewing and production tools.
• Experience operating an industrial sewing machine is an added advantage.
• Willingness to learn how to operate a cylinder-bed industrial sewing machine.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow patterns and measurements accurately.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work for extended periods in a production environment.
• Hardworking, reliable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet production deadlines.
• Knowledge of leather materials, cutting, stitching, and finishing techniques is an added advantage.