Production Administrator

Scitex Recruitment; Howick; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Scitex Recruitment represents a long-established New Zealand owned manufacturer of specialist coatings and resin systems. They seek a reliable Production Administrator to join a close-knit team and support production administration, purchasing, stock coordination, and laboratory tasks.

You will replace a retiring employee, with handover and hands-on training. The role covers data entry, reporting, stock movement entries and general administration in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Practical mindset suitable for a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn and contribute across business areas.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide production administration across production, purchasing and laboratory tasks.
• Maintain accurate data entry and production documentation.
• Generate summary reports using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Receive purchase orders and enter stock movements.
• Verify supplier invoices against POs and receipts.
• Support QC testing and basic laboratory tasks.
• Collaborate with the wider team to keep production running smoothly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Strong communication

Team player

Willingness to learn

Tools

MRP/ERP system experience

Job description

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Scitex Recruitment - East Tamaki, North Island

Scitex Recruitment is proud to represent our client who is a long-established New Zealand Owned manufacturer of specialist 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.