Production Administrator Maidstone Salary DOE Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (1-hour lunch break) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Premier Recruitment Group is excited to offer an opportunity to join a dynamic manufacturing company in Maidstone as a Production Administrator/Purchaser. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting production and purchasing activities to ensure efficient operations and high standards of quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process vent orders from the sales team using AS400.
- Create production paperwork, including quality checklists, for internal use.
- Collaborate closely with internal sales and production teams to facilitate seamless order processing.
- Maintain strong, proactive communication with the internal sales team regarding lead times, dispatch dates, and order-related issues.
- Liaise with the Belgium head office to provide timely updates on responses and lead times.
- Raise purchase orders and procure necessary materials from both internal and external suppliers.
- Prepare paperwork for invoicing.
- Update internal spreadsheets and systems to maintain accurate records.
- Carry out general administration duties and ad-hoc tasks as required.
- Develop and maintain ISO procedures, forms, and policies for the production department, ensuring they reflect current standards.
- Create quality checklists to verify goods meet standards before dispatch.
- Support in updating the monthly work-in-progress spreadsheet for the accounts team.
- Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where applicable.
- Match invoices with corresponding purchase orders.
- Negotiate pricing with subcontractors and cultivate strong working relationships.
- Monitor inventory levels and place purchase orders as necessary.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a production or purchasing role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Effective communicator with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work well independently and within a team.
- Proficiency with AS400 and Microsoft Office Suite is desirable.
To express interest in this opportunity, please get in touch with Kirsty Cutts at or call . We look forward to hearing from you!