Production Assistant Intern

About the Role

SilkRoute is a leading exporter of scarves, stoles, shawls, and women’s garments based in Kolkata, India. The Production Assistant Intern role is a full-time, on-site position supporting daily production activities and gaining exposure to end-to-end export operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities.
• Coordinate with manufacturing units.
• Track order progress.
• Maintain production records.
• Assist with quality checks on scarves, stoles, shawls, and garments.
• Prepare samples.
• Help ensure products meet export standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams.
• Support basic communication with buyers or vendors.
• Assist with documentation related to shipments and orders.
• Help organize inventory.
• Update status reports.
• Provide general administrative support to the production team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing) for tracking production and preparing documentation.

Qualifications

• Skills in Production Assistance.
• Basic understanding of apparel or accessories manufacturing processes.
• Skills in Quality Control, including attention to detail and the ability to follow defined standards and checklists.
• Skills in Customer Service, with a professional approach to internal and external stakeholder communication.
• Skills in Editing for production-related documents, records, and reports to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Strong Teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with production, design, and logistics staff.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in fashion, textiles, or export business; coursework or prior exposure in these areas is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Kolkata.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English; knowledge of local languages is beneficial.