Production Administrator

Rubicon Recruitment; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Ferndown is seeking a meticulous Production Administrator to ensure workflow efficiency. The role demands strong organizational skills, proficiency in Excel, and effective communication. As part of a permanent, full-time position, you will coordinate materials and logistics while maintaining accurate planning data. Enjoy benefits like 25 days holiday and private healthcare. If you thrive in a structured environment, apply today.

Benefits

25 days holiday (Plus BHs)

Private Health Care scheme

Half day Fridays

Discretionary Bonus Schemes

Opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical mindset.
• Experience with planning tools and materials coordination.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Produce and release detailed work orders in line with MRP inputs.
• Monitor parts availability and liaise with suppliers.
• Communicate with engineering, sales support, and stores teams.
• Maintain accurate planning data and generate reports.
• Identify process gaps to enhance planning quality.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and accountable approach

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Production Administrator | Ferndown | £35,000

Are you a methodical and analytical planner who takes pride in ensuring workflows run smoothly and according to plan? Do you thrive in a structured, reliable environment where precision and consistency are key?

As a Production Administrator you’ll play a central role in translating production forecasts into detailed schedules, coordinating materials and logistics, and maintaining the processes that keep operations on track. This is a full‑time, permanent position where you can drive operational excellence through your attention to detail and systematic approach.

As Production Administrator,you’ll benefit from :

• 25 days holiday (Plus BHs)
• Private Heath Care scheme
• Half day Fridays
• Discretionary Bonus Schemes
• Opportunities to own and refine planning workflows, contributing to continuous improvement

As Production Administrator your responsibilities will include :

• Shop‑floor Scheduling : Produce and release detailed work orders in line with MRP inputs and planning guidance
• Material Coordination : Monitor parts availability and liaise with suppliers and logistics to meet “start on time” targets
• Stakeholder Liaison : Communicate effectively with engineering, sales support and stores teams to resolve planning anomalies
• Data Management : Maintain accurate planning data in ERP systems and generate reports to highlight progress and risks
• Continuous Improvement : Identify process gaps and support initiatives to enhance planning quality and efficiency

As Production Administrator your skills and experience will include :

• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and a methodical mindset
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP or similar planning tools
• Excellent communication skills, able to distil complex scheduling information into clear updates
• A proactive, accountable approach with a passion for consistency, quality and operational excellence

If you are someone who thrives on structure, enjoys a systematic approach to problem‑solving and values precision in your work, apply to this Production Administrator role today or contact Harriet at Rubicon for more information