Woodmill Production Planner & Administrator

DFS Furniture Stores; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth and Training

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced paternal leave

Discounts on DFS and Sofology products

Wellbeing perks

Pension and savings

Life Assurance & Sick Pay

Job summary

DFS Furniture PLC is seeking a Woodmill Planner & Administrator to act as the operational link between the site office and the woodmill floor. You will raise, coordinate, and issue precise works orders, report delays, and manage inventory for both office and mill areas.

The role offers a competitive annual salary and a range of employee benefits, including generous holiday, training, and enhanced parental leave, with emphasis on accuracy and timely communication.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Adaptable approach to fulfill site operational demands.
• Understanding of upholstery manufacturing materials and assembly (advantageous).
• Outstanding organizational and planning skills.
• Proven ability to organize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Clear and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Raising and coordinating of works orders from multiple upholstery sites
• Ensuring work orders and paperwork are complete and are accurate for the factory floor in the correct time frame
• Ensuring delays are communicated in a timely manner from factory through to the relevant stakeholders
• Supporting the audit process throughout the manufacturing sites via accurate record keeping and storage organisation
• Ordering and controlling stock for the site office and factory floor

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Proactive stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

DFS Furniture PLC is seeking a Woodmill Planner & Administrator to act as the operational link between the site office and the woodmill floor. You will raise, coordinate, and issue precise works orders, report delays, and manage inventory for both office and mill areas.

The role offers a competitive annual salary and a range of employee benefits, including generous holiday, training, and enhanced parental leave, with emphasis on accuracy and timely communication.