Production Administrator

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Hawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Parental leave

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is recruiting for a Production Administrator in Dartford. You will support production planning, scheduling, and stock monitoring, ensuring timely processing of orders and strong communication with supervisors.

The role requires proficient Excel skills, organisational ability, and the capacity to work under pressure while collaborating with a team to meet daily targets. Immediate start potential with temp-to-perm prospects.

Qualifications

• Strong admin and planning experience desired.
• Proficient in Excel and Office tools.
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production planning and scheduling activities.
• Maintain and update shop floor schedules.
• Provide lead times for new orders.
• Assist with general production and departmental administration.
• Monitor stock levels to support customer requirements.
• Prioritise late customer orders and adjust workloads accordingly.
• Support other Production Planners when required.
• Communicate large orders to assist resource planning.
• Work closely with factory supervisors to maximise efficiency.
• Help ensure daily production targets are achieved.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Pressure management

Reliability

Communication skills

Independence & teamwork

Flexibility

Analytical & problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Production Administrator

Dartford, £13.10 per hour, Temp to Perm

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 08:30 to 17:00 Friday: 08:30 to 16:00

The Company

Our client is a well-established international manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Production Administrator to join their operations team in Dartford.

The Role

Working closely with the production planning team and factory supervisors, you will help ensure the smooth flow of orders through the manufacturing process. This is a varied position combining administration, scheduling, communication, and planning support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production planning and scheduling activities
• Maintain and update shop floor schedules
• Provide lead times for new orders
• Assist with general production and departmental administration
• Monitor stock levels to support customer requirements
• Prioritise late customer orders and adjust workloads accordingly
• Support other Production Planners when required
• Communicate large orders to assist resource planning
• Work closely with factory supervisors to maximise efficiency
• Help ensure daily production targets are achieved

Skills and Experience

• Strong computer skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
• Reliable, hardworking, and conscientious
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible approach and willingness to support different tasks
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Why Join Our Client?

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 GP and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee referral programme
• Internal training and development opportunities
• Company events and long-service awards
• Employee discounts and benefits platform
• Paid charity volunteering day
• Interest-free technology purchase scheme

Equality & Diversity

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-o pportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.