Production Admin & Planning Coordinator

Confidential; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Life assurance

Training & support

Career progression

Discounts

Job summary

Confidential in Witham, Essex is seeking a Production Administrator to join its busy production operation. The role involves maintaining production records, preparing paperwork, and supporting planning and reporting to ensure efficient production processes.

The successful candidate will be organised, detail-focused and capable of coordinating with Production, Planning, Supply Chain and Quality teams. A background in manufacturing and strong Excel skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous administration, coordination or office-based experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The confidence to communicate with colleagues across different departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate production records, job documentation, schedules and reports.
• Prepare and issue production paperwork, job packs and associated documentation.
• Keep production information and records up to date.
• Support the Production team with general administrative requirements.
• Support Senior Production Planner with daily, weekly and monthly production information.
• Assist with monitoring production output, downtime, labour utilisation and operational performance.
• Compile and maintain reports to support production planning and decision-making.
• Highlight discrepancies, delays or issues that could impact production schedules.
• Act as a point of contact between Production, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality and other internal departments.
• Ensure production priorities, schedule changes and key updates are communicated clearly.

Skills

Administration

Attention to detail

Organisation

Excel

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Confidential in Witham, Essex is seeking a Production Administrator to join its busy production operation. The role involves maintaining production records, preparing paperwork, and supporting planning and reporting to ensure efficient production processes.

The successful candidate will be organised, detail-focused and capable of coordinating with Production, Planning, Supply Chain and Quality teams. A background in manufacturing and strong Excel skills are advantageous.