WHAT DOES A PRODUCTION ASSISTANT DO?

Published: Dec 22, 2025 - The Production Assistant contributes to the smooth execution of production activities by supporting teams, managing resources, and coordinating daily tasks. This role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and consistent support across all stages of production. The assistant also helps maintain efficiency and production standards through collaboration and timely problem resolution.

A Review of Professional Skills and Functions for Production Assistant

1. Production Assistant Duties

  • Design Support: Assist in the day-to-day operations of the design and production team
  • Design Coordination: Assists in facilitating all aspects of design from concept to final development of the product
  • Approval Tracking: Organize production submissions and track approvals
  • Presentation Support: Assist with the preparation of presentation materials
  • SAP Scheduling: Manage SAP control of production schedule, convert, create and release process orders
  • SAP Transactions: Assist operators with SAP transaction issues such as over-, under-, and key component issues
  • SAP Training: Train operation of SAP
  • Production Reporting: Confirmation of PI sheet completion and troubleshooting discrepancies in PI sheets, report production and unplanned batches
  • BOM Management: Building and revision of BOMs and recipes for new and existing production processes and second-person verification

2. Road Production Assistant Details

  • Show Execution: Work directly with WWE’s Executive Producer and Director regarding the execution of all show-related elements
  • Creative Collaboration: Collaborate with WWE’s Creative Team and Producers on overall show direction
  • Crew Coordination: Coordinate backstage crews for live and pre-taped segments and vignettes
  • Network Communication: Communicate with WWE’s TV Network partners including USA FOX and Peacock
  • Sponsor Integration: Work closely with sponsors regarding all in-show integrations
  • Rehearsal Coordination: Coordinate rehearsals with Producers and Talent
  • Studio Collaboration: Work seamlessly with WWE’s TV Studio and multiple departments regarding promos packages graphics sponsor integrations music and other in-show elements
  • Talent Interaction: Interact professionally with WWE Superstars on-air talent and WWE Executives
  • Field Production: Field produce off-site shoots and events with WWE Talent and Executives
  • Industry Awareness: Keep current with WWE programming storylines talent brands and products

3. Production Assistant Responsibilities

  • Safety Compliance: Responsible for ensuring one’s own safety is a priority during any of the operational duties
  • Hazard Identification: Responsible for identifying safety hazards and improvements within the respective department
  • Safety Promotion: Responsible for promoting the safety metrics as set forth by the Company
  • GMP Compliance: Responsible for ensuring that all production activities and stages comply with company procedures policies and regulatory GMP requirements
  • Workplace Housekeeping: Responsible for the housekeeping in the areas of expertise
  • Quality Escalation: Responsible for the escalation of any quality incidents during any production or operational activity
  • SOP Execution: Responsible for the execution of any relevant trained task prescribed by SOPs or by the relevant Supervisors
  • Task Completion: Responsible for timeously executing reasonable tasks as outlined by the Company
  • Material Handling: Storage and management of cleaning material
  • Waste Management: Execute waste and material removal and prepare gowning material
  • Label Documentation: Printing or completion of relevant labels and or documents
  • Quality Inspection: Manual viewing of filled or semi finished units for quality and aesthetic defects
  • Line Operations: Loading and offloading of product from production lines
  • Operational Efficiency: Execute all relevant operational activities efficiently to meet both the Operational and Quality deliverables as set out by the Company

4. General Production Assistant Accountabilities

  • Line Feeding: Feed bottles to the production line
  • Capping Support: Feed the capping machine with caps and add pumps to the bottles
  • Torque Inspection: Check capping for good torque and proper closure on bottles as they proceed along the line
  • Product Packing: Pack finished goods into boxes
  • Machine Taping: Feed boxes through the tape machine
  • Pallet Stacking: Stack boxes on skids and complete necessary paperwork
  • Workplace Housekeeping: Perform standard housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and organized workspace is maintained including removing garbage and waste at the end of each shift
  • Changeover Support: Assist in preparing for and executing changeovers
  • Equipment Compliance: Use equipment materials and machinery only as authorized
  • SOP Compliance: Follow all standard operating procedures all communicated health and safety procedures and other policies in effect by the Company
  • Supervisor Direction: Follow the instructions of the Production Supervisor or delegates such as Line Technicians or other relevant staff

5. Production Assistant Functions

  • Product Manufacturing: Manufacture products to the highest standards of workmanship
  • Delivery Commitment: Commitment to achieving customer delivery times
  • Schedule Adherence: Work in accordance with the schedule set by the Production Supervisor or Operations Manager or other member of staff
  • SOP Compliance: Work in accordance with instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Spray Painting: Paint spray to specification
  • Machine Programming: Programme and run machines
  • Fault Reporting: Report all tooling faults to the Production Supervisor or the Operations Manager
  • Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that weekly maintenance checks are carried out on all equipment in accordance with standard operations before the start of each shift
  • Asset Availability: Ensure all equipment located within the department is properly and efficiently maintained serviced and available
  • Safe Handling: Load and unload equipment safely
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure that quality is maintained to specific requirements and the highest standards at all times
  • Team Communication: Provide a high level communication to team members and to all other departments

6. Production Assistant Overview

  • Paperwork Accuracy: Ensure all paperwork is correct
  • Material Efficiency: Ensure that all materials are used efficiently
  • Workplace Cleanliness: Ensure the highest standards of housekeeping and cleanliness at all times and ensure the work area is tidy at the end of each shift
  • Team Training: Train and guide team members on all aspects of shop floor duties and procedures in line with experience
  • Standards Enforcement: Monitor and enforce all working standards
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement through the department
  • Stock Monitoring: Identify and report any stocks that need replenishing
  • Quality Documentation: Assist in the preparation and completion of quality documentation
  • Quality Procedures: Implement and maintain agreed quality procedures
  • Issue Escalation: Notify the Production Supervisor or Operations Manager of any quality issues
  • Quality Inspection: Carry out regular in-process and final inspections
  • Professional Conduct: Maintain professional standards in both personal appearance and behaviour

7. Production Assistant Details and Accountabilities

  • Supplier Liaison: Act as the primary liaison between Rohan and the Suppliers to ensure that all related production, shipment, and delivery issues are understood and executable, and to handle any queries relating to orders and deliveries
  • Production Coordination: Work with the Product Team to ensure bulk production is on track and inform relevant internal departments of any changes or delays to delivery dates
  • Purchase Orders: Raise POs for bulk production as instructed, communicate requirements to suppliers clearly and concisely, manage open or back-order purchase orders, and close outstanding POs based on delivered records
  • Tracker Management: Ensure Production trackers are updated by vendors to accurately track production
  • Delivery Monitoring: Monitor the delivery schedule in accordance with the production planning timeline
  • Invoice Review: Assist the Production Manager in checking all bulk production invoices before shipment, including checking order confirmations, cancellations, price changes, and amendments to orders
  • Shipping Documentation: Check and review packing lists, invoices, and customs declarations
  • Freight Processing: Assist with checking and processing freight invoices and keep freight and duty records up to date
  • Supplier Resolution: Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery shortages and obtain appropriate credits
  • Supply Chain Improvement: Work with suppliers to improve supply chain efficiencies, including planning of production and distribution into the warehouse
  • Logistics Coordination: Review and maintain daily shipping documentation and liaise with the warehouse and freight forwarder
  • Reporting Support: Support the Production Manager with ad-hoc reporting and projects

8. Production Assistant Tasks

  • Safety Compliance: Demonstrate commitment to safety working within the Company Safety Vision
  • Job Understanding: Understand job ticket information and any other special customer requirements
  • Machine Operation: Set up and operate the JaPack and automatic tape machines
  • Equipment Feeding: Perform the feeding and or delivery tasks on various pieces of the folder gluer equipment
  • Team Collaboration: Work as a high performance team to maximize folder gluer efficiency
  • Material Staging: Prepare for upcoming jobs by staging proper materials
  • Quality Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and make decisions regarding the quality of the finished product
  • Quality Inspection: Complete required quality inspections and paperwork
  • Process Improvement: Work with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance
  • Equipment Maintenance: Play an active role in the maintenance and cleanliness of the assigned press and the surrounding area
  • SAP Reporting: Enter accurate job reporting data in the SAP system
  • Production Communication: Understand department communication and schedules
  • Lean Manufacturing: Actively participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives

9. Production Assistant Roles

  • Production Support: Provide overall assistance to Associate Producers and Producers
  • Footage Screening: Screening and securing of footage for specific documentary programs
  • Archive Research: Conduct tape research in WWE archives
  • Team Interaction: Interact with a variety of Associate Producers Directors Producers and talent
  • Video Editing: Edit short form video highlights from all WWE Network Programming Special Events and TV
  • Content Editing: Research and edit short form WWE VOD content to support the Network online features and Digital Original Programming
  • Promo Production: Produce and edit trailers sizzle reels and promotional items
  • Content Uploading: Upload content into the Video Management System
  • Topic Research: Utilize digital archives to research show topics
  • Timeline Creation: Create non linear timelines featuring program footage b roll material and interview clips
  • Media Logging: Log talent interviews shows and various media library assets
  • Archive Management: Handle updating the WWE Digital Media Video archive and the Digital Media music cue sheet management system
  • Post Production Support: Assist in editing audio and graphics production sessions

10. Production Assistant Additional Details

  • Administrative Support: Perform a variety of administrative and clerical activities
  • Document Preparation: Review modify and prepare comprehensive templates letters reports PowerPoint presentations Word documents Excel workbooks and other correspondence materials
  • Data Research: Research compile and summarize information and data
  • Meeting Minutes: Record minutes at various meetings and distribute or archive them accordingly
  • File Management: Maintain electronic and paper filing systems
  • Calendar Management: Manage and coordinate multiple calendars
  • Meeting Coordination: Coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings appointments and team social events
  • Travel Coordination: Coordinate travel arrangements and reservations
  • Process Improvement: Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
  • Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other team members and leadership
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