Production Administrator in Ferndown)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Production Administrator in Ferndown, UK. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for managing production schedules, coordinating materials, and ensuring data accuracy in ERP systems. Ideal candidates will have excellent organizational skills, proficiency in Excel, and a proactive attitude. This position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits

25 days holiday (Plus BHs)

Private Health Care scheme

Half day Fridays

Discretionary Bonus Schemes

Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical mindset.
• Experience with ERP or similar planning tools.
• Ability to distil complex scheduling information into clear updates.

Responsibilities

• Produce and release detailed work orders in line with MRP inputs.
• Monitor parts availability and liaise with suppliers.
• Communicate effectively with engineering and sales support teams.
• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP systems.
• Identify process gaps and support initiatives for improvement.

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 Heath 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

Qualifications

• 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.