Production Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Production Administrator
To assist the Production Controller in the control of raw materials, organisation of dispatch and transport, stock planning and control, efficient and accurate recording of all production orders, relevant statistical information, with strict adherence to the company management systems
Job Details
· Be familiar with and understand the company management systems and standards.
· Be familiar with and understand company documentation systems and procedures.
· Be familiar with the physical characteristics of all products (stacking rules, safe loads for transport).
· Assist with the planning and expediting of raw materials, including preparation of purchase orders and associated documentation in accordance with the company systems and procedures.
· Assist with the planning of material deliveries, resulting in minimum waiting time by transport companies and preventing disruption to production by ensuring materials are available when required.
· Update and maintain material records, purchase records and supplier performance records to aid in the supplier, ‘Quality of Service,’ assessment.
· Assist in the control of minimum/maximum raw material stock levels, paying particular attention to F.I.F.O stock issuing policy and batch traceability.
· Ensure raw material over/under deliveries and rejections etc. are dealt with speedily and effectively.
· Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the company management systems, to the requisite Standards, i.e. quality environmental and any other company systems.
· Apply any group supplier assessment systems in respect of raw material procurement, which could lead to improved profitability.
· Assist with the planning and programming of customer orders, raising customer order copies and acknowledgements, ensuring that all production documentation is correct and complete.
· Assist in prioritisation of production.
· Assist in the control of minimum/maximum finished goods stock levels.
· Undertake costing of completed orders and assistance in producing the monthly summary of production sheets.
· Assist with the organisation, loading and despatch of finished goods and preparation of relevant paperwork paying particular attention to F.I.F.O stock issuing policy and batch traceability
· Optimise transport to customer.
· Provide clerical and administrative support as required.
· Purchase all sundry consumable items (in conjunction with accounts/ manufacturing team ).
· If applicable to division, update machine record sheets daily, weekly and monthly, ensuring Production/Plant Managers are notified of monthly efficiencies.
· Ensure correct rotation of stock by strict adherence to batch traceability in conjunction with F.I.F.O stock issuing.
· Provide cover for Production Controller in their absence
· Attend and contribute to meetings as required
· Carry out any other duties within the capability of the job holder.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Smethwick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PA1
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Metal & Mineral Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Administrator roles across Hadley Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Metal & Mineral Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,121 - £27,733 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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