Production Planning Assistant in Doncaster)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd is seeking a Production Planning Assistant to support the production team with admin tasks and scheduling. You will help maintain records, process work orders, and monitor schedules to keep manufacturing on track.

The role requires accuracy, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work with cross‑functional teams in a fast-paced food production environment.

Qualifications

• 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).

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 a high level of data accuracy in line with operational requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office proficient

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

Production Planning Assistant

Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Overview :

The Production Planning Assistant provides 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.