Production Administrator

Scientific & Technical Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Our East Tāmaki based client, a long-established New Zealand owned manufacturer of specialist coatings and resin systems, is seeking a reliable Production Administrator.

This hands-on role covers production administration, purchasing, stock coordination, laboratory support and reporting, with a thorough handover and on‑site training.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, on-site parking is available and you will contribute to keeping manufacturing operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience in production administration and purchasing.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Familiar with stock coordination and vendor follow-ups.
• Comfortable using ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing, stock monitoring and supplier follow-ups.
• Support routine QC testing and basic laboratory tasks.
• Maintain data entry and documentation using Ostendo.
• Generate reports using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Receive purchase orders and enter stock movements.
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and receipts.
• Issue and close assembly sheets and maintain production records.
• Support stocktakes, filing and general administration.
• Work closely with the wider team to keep production and manufacturing activities running efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Manufacturing environment

ERP/MRP systems

Tools

Ostendo

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Seeking a reliable and detail-focused Production Administrator for our East Tāmaki Based client.

04th September, 2026

Scitex Recruitment is proud to representour client who is a long-established New Zealand Owned manufacturer ofspecialist coatings and resin systems used across industrial insulation, protective coatings and asset protection.
With a small but highly efficient team and a strong focus on quality and consistency, We are now looking for a reliable and detail-focused Production Administrator to join their team!
The Opportunity:

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll play an important part in keeping the day-to-day manufacturing operation running smoothly. You’ll work across production administration, purchasing, stock coordination, laboratory support and reporting, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of a manufacturing environment.
This is a replacement position, with the current employee retiring, providing an excellent opportunity for a thorough handover and hands‑on training before they finish.
What you will do:

The Production Administrator will provide essential administrative and coordination support across production, purchasing and laboratory activities, ensuring information, stock and documentation are accurate and up to date.

• Assist with purchasing, stock monitoring and supplier follow-ups.
• Support routine QC testing and basic laboratory tasks.
• Maintain accurate data entry and documentation using Ostendo.
• Generate summary reports using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Receive purchase orders and enter stock movements.
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and receipts.
• Issue and close assembly sheets and maintain accurate production records.
• Support stocktakes, filing and general administration.
• Work closely with the wider team to keep production and manufacturing activities running efficiently.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Organised and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Someone practical who is comfortable working within a manufacturing environment.
• A willingness to learn and get involved across different areas of the business.
• Previous experience with an MRP or ERP system would be advantageous.
• Comfortable with moderate lifting when required.

Why join:

• Enjoy a varied role that combines production, purchasing, laboratory and administration.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm & on‑site parking.
• Competitive salary!

If you’re looking for a varied role where attention to detail, reliability and teamwork make a difference, this is a great opportunity to join an established Kiwi manufacturing business and become an important part of a close-knit team.