Production Planning Assistant

Ad Warrior Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking a Production Planning Assistant in Doncaster to provide administrative and operational support to the production team, ensuring processes run efficiently and deadlines are met. You will act as a key link between production, planning, quality, and other departments.

The role involves day-to-day admin, maintaining records, processing paperwork, and coordinating with planning, warehouse, and quality teams.Office-based in a food production facility; 3°C environment; PPE

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role (production/manufacturing environment desirable).
• GCSEs in English and Maths (essential).
• Experience with ERP or production systems (desirable).
• Knowledge of manufacturing or factory operations (advantageous).

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 data accuracy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Under pressure

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Production Planning Assistant

Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Overview:

The Production Planning Assistantprovides 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 15:00 - midnight shifts

Please note -The environment is working in a food production facility and as such is cold (3 degrees). PPE is provided, however, it is still very cold.