Operations Administrator

Proactive Global; Kempston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an Operations Administrator based in Kempston near Bedford for a permanent, full-time role. You will coordinate with the Head of Operations, maintain ERP data and track orders to inform operational decisions.

The ideal candidate has GCSEs including English and Maths and experience in an operations/manufacturing environment, with strong Excel and ERP/MRP system skills. Working hours are 8:00am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Experience in an operations/ manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP or business management systems.
• Proficiency with Excel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Written and numerical literacy

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Experience in operations/manufacturing environment

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP Systems

Power BI

Job description

Operation Administrator Required Bedford - Immediate Start Available

Job summary

Proactive Global are seeking an Operations Administrator based in Kempston for a rapidly growing company. The role involves coordinating and supporting the Head of Operations, maintaining ERP data, and tracking order progress to inform operational decisions.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs including English and Maths, experience in an operations/ manufacturing environment, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems. This is a permanent, full-time position with standard UK hours.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Additional Info

• Hours: 8.00am-4.30pm Monday Friday
• Salary: (phone number removed) per annum
• Start Date: ASAP

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.