Production Administrator
  • England,South East,Kent,Maidstone
  • full-time
  • £10,000 - £11,000 per annum
Job Description:
Production Administrator
Maidstone
Salary DOE
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (1-hour lunch break)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Premier Recruitment Group is excited to offer an opportunity to join a dynamic manufacturing company in Maidstone as a Production Administrator/Purchaser. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in supporting production and purchasing activities to ensure efficient operations and high standards of quality.
Key Responsibilities:
*Process vent orders from the sales team using AS400.
*Create production paperwork, including quality checklists, for internal use.
*Collaborate closely with internal sales and production teams to facilitate seamless order processing.
*Maintain strong, proactive communication with the internal sales team regarding lead times, dispatch dates, and order-related issues.
*Liaise with the Belgium head office to provide timely updates on responses and lead times.
*Raise purchase orders and procure necessary materials from both internal and external suppliers.
*Prepare paperwork for invoicing.
*Update internal spreadsheets and systems to maintain accurate records.
*Carry out general administration duties and ad-hoc tasks as required.
*Develop and maintain ISO procedures, forms, and policies for the production department, ensuring they reflect current standards.
*Create quality checklists to verify goods meet standards before dispatch.
*Support in updating the monthly work-in-progress spreadsheet for the accounts team.
*Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where applicable.
*Match invoices with corresponding purchase orders.
*Negotiate pricing with subcontractors and cultivate strong working relationships.
*Monitor inventory levels and place purchase orders as necessary.
Requirements:
*Previous experience in a production or purchasing role within a manufacturing environment.
*Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
*Effective communicator with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
*Ability to work well independently and within a team.
*Proficiency with AS400 and Microsoft Office Suite is desirable.
To express interest in this opportunity, please get in touch with Kirsty Cutts at or call . We look forward to hearing from you!
Job number 1647761
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