Manufacturing Administrator / Stock Administrator

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned FMCG manufacturing business is searching for a Manufacturing Administrator to manage stock and sales administration. This pivotal role requires experience in manufacturing or related fields and entails documentation management, stock traceability support, and assisting in sales queries. The position offers competitive pay and benefits such as 28 days holiday and career development opportunities.

Benefits

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 is preferred.
• Background in FMCG, food, beverage, or packaging industries is a plus.
• Strong numerical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Complete and file documentation related to stock control.
• Support stock traceability during manufacturing.
• Help with client sales and technical enquiries.

Skills

Proficient in computer usage

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Tools

ERP/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, or technical assistant.