Production Planning Administrator

CV-Library • Droitwich, Worcestershire • 1d ago

We are looking to recruit a confident, professional Production administrator to work alongside the Operations Director in a busy manufacturing company

The role will involve working in a busy office playing a key role in supporting the production and operations teams to ensure the smooth running of daily manufacturing activities. Also managing documentation, data entry, scheduling, and communicating between departments.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the production and operations departments
Receive sales orders, generate job packs for production
Process and track production orders, material movements, and job sheets.
Liaise with procurement, planning, and warehouse teams to coordinate production requirements.
Maintain and update production schedules, ensuring deadlines and priorities are met.
Ensure all system data is accurate and up to date.
Handle general office administration, including filing, correspondence, and telephone queries.

The right candidate

Must have previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Strong administrative background with excellent attention to detail.
Experience in production planning would be advantageous
Good communication and organisational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP/MRP experience advantageous.
Team player with a proactive and adaptable approach to work.