Production Administrator

Ad Warrior Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd. is seeking a Production Administrator to provide administrative and operational support for the production team at Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster. You will help ensure manufacturing processes run efficiently, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.

This role links production with planning, quality, and other departments. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (essential).
• Experience in an administrative role in production/manufacturing desirable.
• Experience with ERP or production systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the production department.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and databases.
• Raise and process production paperwork (work orders, schedules, dispatch notes, etc.).
• Monitor production schedules and flag delays or issues to supervisors.
• Coordinate with planning, warehouse, quality, and dispatch teams.
• Input data into production systems and spreadsheets accurately and on time.
• Support stock control activities, including raw materials and finished goods records.
• Assist with compliance documentation (e.g. audits, health & safety, quality standards).
• Handle general office duties such as filing, scanning, and email correspondence.
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Conduct cyclical stock counts, ensuring a high level of data accuracy in line with operational requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Production Administrator

Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive

Overview:

The Production Administrator provides administrative and operational support to the production team, ensuring manufacturing processes run efficiently, documentation is accurate, and deadlines are met. The role acts as a key link between production, planning, quality, and other departments.

Duties:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the production department
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and databases
• Raise and process production paperwork (work orders, schedules, dispatch notes, etc.)
• Monitor production schedules and flag delays or issues to supervisors
• Coordinate with planning, warehouse, quality, and dispatch teams
• Input data into production systems and spreadsheets accurately and on time
• Support stock control activities, including raw materials and finished goods records
• Assist with compliance documentation (e.g. audits, health & safety, quality standards)
• Handle general office duties such as filing, scanning, and email correspondence
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
• Conduct cyclical stock counts, ensuring a high level of data accuracy in line with operational requirements.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Previous experience in an administrative role (production/manufacturing environment desirable)
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (essential)
• Experience with ERP or production systems (desirable, not essential)
• Knowledge of manufacturing or factory operations (advantageous)

Key Qualities

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Working Conditions

• Office based in Production area with regular interaction with the production floor
• Monday-Friday with potential 12:00pm-12:00am Shifts