Production Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a meticulous Production Administrator in Ferndown. This full-time role involves translating production forecasts into schedules, coordinating materials, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a passion for quality. A range of benefits including private health care and discretionary bonuses are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday (Plus BHs)

Private Health Care scheme

Half day Fridays

Discretionary Bonus Schemes

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP or similar planning tools.
• Excellent communication skills, able to distil complex scheduling information.

Responsibilities

• Produce and release detailed work orders in line with MRP inputs.
• Monitor parts availability and liaise with suppliers to meet targets.
• Communicate effectively with teams to resolve planning anomalies.
• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP systems and generate reports.
• Identify process gaps and support initiatives 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.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills and Experience

• 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.