Operations Administrator

Lincoln Electric; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company located in Sheffield is seeking a detail-oriented individual for a fixed-term role in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent and experience with SAP. Key responsibilities include tracking shipments, managing stock control, and supporting customer service needs. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role. We promote equal opportunity for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with internal customers professionally.
• Focus on providing first-class service.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support business goals in delivering manufactured products.
• Liaise with customer service to track shipments.
• Manage purchase orders and stock control.

Skills

Customer-centric approach

Knowledge of LEAN Principles

Excellent telephone and customer service skills

Strong organization skills

Effective critical thinking skills

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Sheffield
Employment Status:Fixed-Term Salary Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Req ID:27286

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting the business in achieving its goal of delivering manufactured product to the customer in line with customer’s expectations.
• Liaise with customer service / sales in UK and Europe to track shipments, ensuring prompt delivery and communication of accurate progress reports to the customer.
• Support the Management team in the continuous improvement and review of shipment administration practices and procedures, including project work
• Developing and managing systems and procedures both in SAP and standalone excel files for accurate stock control and a robust “month end” process.
• Creation and management of BOMS, routings and cost collectors in SAP.
• Arrangement, allocation and picking of all UK and export shipments including producing delivery notes/CMR’s, production of all required customs documentation.
• Managing and processing of all purchase orders and purchase receipts on SAP, including entering and maintaining all orders for raw materials. Processing of daily production information in SAP.
• Liasing with suppliers on pricing.
• Assist the Management team in producing regular reports and updates to key stakeholders and contributing the achievement of a successful Lean Journey Audit

Job Requirements

• Degree qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to interact with internal customers in a professional and confident manner.
• Customer-centric approach with a focus on providing a first class service and meeting internal customer requirements
• Knowledge of and experience with LEAN Principles
• Excellent telephone and customer service skills
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Strong organisation, planning and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a cross functional team.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office products and SAP.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Ability to respond positively and proactively to change.
• Effective critical thinking skills.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.