Job Title: Planning Administrator
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £13.31
Hours: Full time- 3 month temporary contract
Benefits:
- Key position supporting end-to-end production planning
- Opportunity to work closely with production, QC, warehouse, and supplier teams
- Varied role with a mix of planning, coordination, and problem-solving
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
About the Company:
A well-established and growing manufacturing business is seeking an organised and proactive Planning Administrator to join their operations team. This is a key role focused on ensuring production runs efficiently, materials are available, and communication across departments is clear and effective.
The Role:
The Planning Administrator will be responsible for managing live production schedules, coordinating materials and documentation, and ensuring all departments are aligned to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update the planning board
- Communicate production plans
- Coordinate material requirements and arrange picking
- Ensure all project and production documentation is completed
- Assist in creating and maintaining QC check sheets and documentation
- Identify and escalate any issues that may impact quality or delivery timelines
About You:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production planning role
- Strong understanding of production workflows and scheduling
- Experience using ERP/MRP or similar planning systems
- Confident liaising with internal teams and external suppliers
- Proficient IT skills, including spreadsheets and planning tools
