Production Administrator

Production Administrator

Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive

Overview:

The Production Administrator provides administrative and operational support to the production team, ensuring manufacturing processes run efficiently, documentation is accurate, and deadlines are met. The role acts as a key link between production, planning, quality, and other departments.

Duties:

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• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the production department
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• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and databases
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• Raise and process production paperwork (work orders, schedules, dispatch notes, etc.)
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• Monitor production schedules and flag delays or issues to supervisors
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• Coordinate with planning, warehouse, quality, and dispatch teams
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• Input data into production systems and spreadsheets accurately and on time
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• Support stock control activities, including raw materials and finished goods records
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• Assist with compliance documentation (e.g. audits, health & safety, quality standards)
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• Handle general office duties such as filing, scanning, and email correspondence
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• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
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• Conduct cyclical stock counts, ensuring a high level of data accuracy in line with operational requirements.
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Qualifications / Experience:

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• Previous experience in an administrative role (production/manufacturing environment desirable)
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• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (essential)
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• Experience with ERP or production systems (desirable, not essential)
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• Knowledge of manufacturing or factory operations (advantageous)
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Key Qualities

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• Strong organisational and time management skills
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• High attention to detail and accuracy
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• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
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• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
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• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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• Problem-solving mindset
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Working Conditions

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• Office based in Production area with regular interaction with the production floor
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• Monday-Friday with potential 12:00pm-12:00am Shifts
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To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.