Manufacturing Administrator

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Galhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned FMCG manufacturing business in the outskirts of Yeovil seeks a Manufacturing Administrator. The role involves managing stock documentation, providing administrative support, and ensuring quality control. Ideal for candidates with manufacturing experience looking to grow their careers. Competitive salary, 28 days holiday, pension scheme, and career development opportunities offered.

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

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing administration is essential.
• Familiarity with stock control processes.
• Ability to interact with factory personnel and customers.

Responsibilities

• Process and file stock documentation.
• Maintain stock traceability through the manufacturing process.
• Provide sales and office administrative support.

Skills

Computer proficiency with MRP systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Administrator

Location: Near Yeovil | Permanent role | £26 - 30,000 DOE

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.