Junior Stock Administrator

manucomm recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned FMCG manufacturing business located near Yeovil is looking for a Manufacturing Administrator. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing stock administration, supporting sales teams, and ensuring quality compliance. Ideal for those with experience in manufacturing administration and a keen eye for detail. Offers competitive salary and benefits, including 28 days vacation, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Modern kitchen facilities

On-site parking

Career development opportunities

Open-plan office environment

Christmas shutdown

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing administration or related fields.
• Proficient with MRP systems and stock control.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock documentation and control processes.
• Support stock traceability during manufacturing.
• Assist with technical and quality inquiries.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Administrator

Location: Near Yeovil

Perm role

£ Competitive Depending on experience

My client, a well-established and successful family-owned FMCG manufacturing business, is seeking to appoint a Manufacturing Administrator / Stock and Sales Administrator for their facility located on the outskirts of Yeovil, near Wincanton.

Operating from contemporary premises, the appointed Administrator will play a pivotal role within the office team, providing technical and quality support, managing stock administration for production, and assisting the accounts department with sales administration.

This position is particularly suited to candidates possessing prior experience in manufacturing administration who are keen to further develop their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete, process, and file documentation related to Goods In, Goods Out, and stock control.
• Support comprehensive stock traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintain accurate records using an ERP/MRP system.
• Assist with client sales, technical, and quality enquiries.
• Manage internal stock and facilitate physical stock checks.
• Provide general sales and office administrative support.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proficient in computer usage, preferably with experience in modern MRP systems, specifically Bills of Material.
• Previous background in manufacturing, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or packaging industries is preferred.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and communication abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for regular interaction with factory personnel and customers.
• Excellent organisational skills, both written and verbal, essential due to the high volume of products managed.
• Collaborative team player, adept at multitasking and willing to be hands‑on.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (dependent on experience)
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Modern kitchen facilities
• On‑site parking
• Career development opportunities
• Open‑plan office environment
• Christmas shutdown
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30

This role is commutable from Yeovil, Wincanton, Shepton Mallet, Castle Cary, Martock, Somerton and may suit a candidate that has previously worked in stock control as a junior administrator, stock controller, QA Quality auditor, technical administrator, ERP administrator, technical assistant.