Operational Administrator

PPG; Batley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Yearly reviews

Reward scheme

Annual leave 33 days

Career progression

Private healthcare

Family coverage option

Staff discount

Colleague recognition

Inclusive workplace

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

PPG is seeking an enthusiastic admin specialist to support production operations at the Birstall Plant. You will manage day‑to‑day administration, coordinate materials with planning and suppliers, and keep accurate records for quality auditing in the SAP environment.

Role offers a competitive starting salary with yearly reviews, career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package including a private healthcare plan and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy essential for admin tasks.
• Proficiency with SAP and Datastor systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administrate all day‑to‑day production activities through the SAP system resulting in the correct ordering patterns for materials to ensure smooth flow of work, escalating any issues to the shift leader.
• Liaise with planning, internal customers and external suppliers to ensure the correct materials are available to meet customer demand.
• Ensure all administration is carried out efficiently, confirming sheets OTIF to ensure department stocks are accurate and all records/files are kept up to date for quality auditing purposes and SAP system alignment.
• Monitor kanban systems/reorder points and ensure adequate levels of all consumables are maintained through placing orders onto Epro.
• Create purchase orders on the SAP system to enable orders to be placed for required items within the production departments.
• Carry out perpetual inventory counts and stock take including week‑end stock balancing to minimise stock write‑offs.
• Administer the check‑weighing system to ensure the weighing of filled products complies with the Weights and Measures legislation.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Administration experience

Tools

SAP

Datastor

Job description

Position Summary

To carry out all administrative tasks within the production departments to ensure the efficient delivery of the production plan.

Location & Employment Type

Birstall Plant | PPG

Full Time | Permanent

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews
• Reward scheme available
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Excellent career progression and upskilling opportunities
• Company-funded private healthcare plan, with options to extend coverage to family members
• Generous staff discount on paint and decorating tools at Johnstone’s Decorating Centre
• Colleague recognition program that recognises and rewards our colleagues
• Inclusive and engaging workplace – We foster a culture of inclusion for all
• Colleague assistance programme for 24/7 wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Administrate all day‑to‑day production activities through the SAP system resulting in the correct ordering patterns for materials to ensure smooth flow of work, escalating any issues to the shift leader.
• Liaise with planning, internal customers and external suppliers to ensure the correct materials are available to meet customer demand.
• Ensure all administration is carried out efficiently, confirming sheets OTIF to ensure department stocks are accurate and all records/files are kept up to date for quality auditing purposes and SAP system alignment.
• Monitor kanban systems/reorder points and ensure adequate levels of all consumables are maintained through placing orders onto Epro.
• Create purchase orders on the SAP system to enable orders to be placed for required items within the production departments.
• Carry out perpetual inventory counts and stock take including week‑end stock balancing to minimise stock write‑offs.
• Administer the check‑weighing system to ensure the weighing of filled products complies with the Weights and Measures legislation.

Qualifications

• A good degree of literacy and numerical skills required for the completion of administration activities.
• Good IT skills including the ability to quickly learn computer systems such as SAP and Datastor.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Previous administration experience would be an advantage.

Equal Opportunity & Disability Accommodation

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. PPG offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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