Manufacturing Purchases & Operations Coordinator

The Guardian; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guardian is seeking a proactive Purchasing & Operations Administrator to join a busy Lancaster manufacturing operation. You’ll support purchasing, production and day‑to‑day operations with a focus on organisation, reliability and teamwork.

In this varied role you’ll manage purchasing against production schedules, raise orders, coordinate deliveries, keep records up to date and assist with maintenance and general admin. The role is 18‑month fixed term, 40.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or fast-paced environments preferred.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and follow processes accurately.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing materials in line with production plans and BOMs.
• Ordering consumables, equipment and services for production.
• Booking deliveries and ensuring materials reach the correct location.
• Tracking materials against production schedules to avoid delays.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding deliveries, quality and late orders.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing, maintenance and repair records.
• Coordinating maintenance and repairs for plant and machinery.
• Providing wider administrative support when needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

The Guardian is seeking a proactive Purchasing & Operations Administrator to join a busy Lancaster manufacturing operation. You’ll support purchasing, production and day‑to‑day operations with a focus on organisation, reliability and teamwork.

In this varied role you’ll manage purchasing against production schedules, raise orders, coordinate deliveries, keep records up to date and assist with maintenance and general admin. The role is 18‑month fixed term, 40.5 hours per week.