Purchasing & Production Control Assistant

Technique Recruitment Solutions; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in manufacturing is seeking a Production Control & Purchasing Administrator to manage production data and assist procurement processes. The role is based in Norwich and offers a full-time temp contract with possible progression to a permanent position. Ideal candidates will have ERP system experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and administrative skills within a manufacturing environment. This is an on-site position with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing related ERP systems, not specific to any one system.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary.
• Background in admin and transactional roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect and input production timesheet data into the Dynamics system.
• Assist in preparing production work-order packs for distribution.
• Help process supplier order acknowledgments.

Skills

Manufacturing related ERP system experience

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

General admin and transactional experience

Job description

Production Control & Purchasing Administrator

Contract: Fulltime temp, 6 months initially (possible extension to permanent)
Location: Norwich
Pay: £14.25 - £14.50 p/hr
Hours: 39 hours a week, Mon-Fri, flexible within working hours (on site only—no home working)

Technique Recruitment Solutions is working with our Norwich based client, a major manufacturer of special purpose machines in the food industry, with products sold and installed worldwide.

We are seeking a candidate with an eye for detail; most tasks involve inputting data and printing but can also cover the purchaser, communicating with suppliers.

Working within a small team of 4, there is scope for progression and potentially a permanent position.

Daily Functions

• Collecting & inputting all production timesheet data into the Dynamics system.
• Assisting the Production Control Co‑ordinator in preparing all production work‑order packs for distribution (work‑orders, drawings, and pick lists).
• Assisting the Buyer in processing supplier order acknowledgments.
• Generating general spares back‑order report.

Other/Wkly/Monthly Functions

• Assisting the Production Control Co‑ordinator with checking and financial ending of all production orders.
• Assisting the Buyer with monitoring and chasing suppliers.
• Assisting the team with general administrative tasks.
• Covering for the Production Control Manager as required (backup only).
• Performing any other related duties as reasonably required by the Company.

Qualifications & Experience

• Manufacturing related ERP system experience (specific system not essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• General admin and transactional experience.
• Knowledge of working within an engineering/manufacturing business or any technical knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

Please forward your updated CV in the first instance to apply.

Technique Recruitment Solutions are a specialist engineering & manufacturing recruitment company based in Norfolk.