Operations Administrator

Allstaff Recruitment; Kempston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstaff Recruitment is seeking an Operations Administrator in Kempston to join our client’s manufacturing operations team. In this role you will provide administrative and coordination support to the Head of Operations and other functions, ensuring accurate data in the ERP system and timely progress tracking.

You will monitor order progress, support project, procurement and production teams with reports and follow-up actions, coordinate information across departments, and help drive continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Experience in operations administration, coordination or similar.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP or business management systems.
• Strong written and numerical literacy.
• Power Query and/or Power BI experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Head of Operations.
• Maintain operation data in the ERP/business management system.
• Monitor aftermarket order progress and key dates.
• Support project, procurement and production teams with updates and reports.
• Coordinate information between departments to improve workflow.
• Support continuous improvement of operational processes and data.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Excel basics

Education

GCSEs or equivalent (English and Maths)

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Power Query

Power BI

Job description

Salary: £28,000
Job Location:Kempston
Type of Contract:Permanent, Full time
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 4:45pm, Friday 8.15am - 1:45pm
The role…
As the Operations Administratoryour role will involve the following important duties:

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Head of Operations and supporting functions.
• Maintain accurate operational, order and delivery information within the ERP/business management system.
• Monitor aftermarket order progress, key dates and outstanding actions.
• Support project, procurement and production teams with status updates, trackers, reports and follow-up actions.
• Identify potential delays, issues or information gaps and elevate them to the appropriate manager.
• Support operational, project, procurement and production meetings with accurate information and administration.
• Maintain action trackers and ensure agreed actions are followed up to completion.
• Coordinate information between departments to improve visibility and flow of work.
• Support continuous improvement of operational processes, reporting and system data.
• Ensure information is accurate, timely and readily available to support effective operational decision-making.

• The experience required…
• GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths, or relevant practical experience.
• Previous experience in an operations administration, coordination, manufacturing administration or similar role.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, OEM or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting operational, project, procurement or production teams.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP or business management systems.
• Good level of written and numerical literacy.
• Experience with Power Query and/or Power BI would be advantageous.
• As a successful Operations Administrator,you will have the following:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities, priorities and deadlines.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data management and reporting.
• Strong follow-up skills with the ability to monitor and close outstanding actions.
• Good understanding of manufacturing, production, procurement and order fulfilment processes.
• Ability to identify potential operational issues and elevate them appropriately.
• Proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential business information.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of the importance of cost, quality and delivery.