Packing & Dispatch Administrator – 12-month FTC

Natara Global; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Natara Global is a leading manufacturer of speciality ingredients and aroma chemicals, supplying customers across food, beverage, fragrance and consumer goods sectors. The Hartlepool operation seeks a Packing & Dispatch Administrator to support planning, stock allocation to works orders and the release of orders to the shop floor, ensuring documentation and labels are prepared for packing.

You will work closely with Packing & Dispatch, Warehouse, Production, Procurement, Planning, Shipping,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration, production planning, packing, dispatch or a similar operational role.
• Experience allocating stock or materials against work orders.
• Knowledge of Oracle 11 or Oracle 12.
• An understanding of packing materials into different container sizes.
• Experience planning or coordinating work for an operational team.
• Good IT skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage changing priorities and respond flexibly.
• A proactive approach to resolving short-term supply or operational issues.
• IATA, IMDG, ADR training or APICS certification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Allocate stock to Packing & Dispatch work orders.
• Release work orders to the shop floor.
• Print and issue batch documentation and product labels.
• Ensure the team has the correct information to complete planned packing activities.
• Maintain the fixed production and packing plan accurately.
• Review completed pack-downs and confirm order-line information.
• Record unplanned downtime and update relevant trackers.
• Help determine daily priorities for the Packing & Dispatch team.
• Respond proactively to short-term stock or supply issues.
• Coordinate with other departments to support customer requirements.
• Complete other reasonable administrative tasks required by the business.

Skills

Administration

Production planning

Packing

Dispatch

Excel

Word

Outlook

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Packing & Dispatch Administrator – 12-month FTC

Location: Hartlepool

Salary: Up to £26,750

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

About Natara Global

Natara Global is a leading manufacturer of speciality ingredients and aroma chemicals, supplying customers across the food, beverage, fragrance and consumer goods sectors.

Operating across the UK and internationally, we combine technical expertise with high-quality manufacturing and responsive customer service. We are now looking for a Packing & Dispatch Administrator to support our busy Hartlepool operation.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Packing & Dispatch Planning & Process Excellence Manager, you will provide essential administrative and planning support to the Packing & Dispatch team. You will allocate stock to works orders, release orders to the shop floor and produce the documentation and labels needed to complete packing activities safely and efficiently. This role involves working closely with colleagues across Packing & Dispatch, Warehouse, Production, Procurement, Planning, Shipping, Customer Service and IT.

Key Responsibilities

• Allocate stock to Packing & Dispatch work orders.
• Release work orders to the shop floor.
• Print and issue batch documentation and product labels.
• Ensure the team has the correct information to complete planned packing

activities.

• Maintain the fixed production and packing plan accurately.
• Review completed pack-downs and confirm order-line information.
• Record unplanned downtime and update relevant trackers.
• Help determine daily priorities for the Packing & Dispatch team.
• Respond proactively to short-term stock or supply issues.
• Coordinate with other departments to support customer requirements.
• Complete other reasonable administrative tasks required by the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy international manufacturing business and play an important role in supporting the smooth running of its Packing & Dispatch operation.

Qualifications And Experience

We are looking for someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable working in a Fast-paced Manufacturing Or Logistics Environment.

You Will Ideally Have

• Previous experience in administration, production planning, packing, dispatch or

a similar operational role.

• Experience allocating stock or materials against work orders.
• Knowledge of Oracle 11 or Oracle 12.
• An understanding of packing materials into different container sizes.
• Experience planning or coordinating work for an operational team.
• Good IT skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage changing priorities and respond flexibly.
• A proactive approach to resolving short-term supply or operational issues.
• IATA, IMDG, ADR training or APICS certification would be advantageous but is not

essential.