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Production Planning Assistant

Job in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1, England, UK
Listing for: Ad Warrior Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line, Production QC/QA
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13.5 GBP Hourly GBP 13.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Production Planning Assistant

Location:

Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Overview :

The Production Planning Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the production team, ensuring manufacturing processes run efficiently, documentation is accurate, and deadlines are met. The role acts as a key link between production, planning, quality, and other departments.

Duties
  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the production department
  • Maintain accurate production records, reports, and databases
  • Raise and process production paperwork (work orders, schedules, dispatch notes, etc.)
  • Monitor production schedules and flag delays or issues to supervisors
  • Coordinate with planning, warehouse, quality, and dispatch teams
  • Input data into production systems and spreadsheets accurately and on time
  • Support stock control activities, including raw materials and finished goods records
  • Assist with compliance documentation (e.g. audits, health & safety, quality standards)
  • Handle general office duties such as filing, scanning, and email correspondence
  • Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
  • Conduct cyclical stock counts, ensuring a high level of data accuracy in line with operational requirements.
Qualifications / Experience
  • Previous experience in an administrative role (production/manufacturing environment desirable)
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (essential)
  • Experience with ERP or production systems (desirable, not essential)
  • Knowledge of manufacturing or factory operations (advantageous)
Key Qualities
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Working Conditions
  • Office based in Production area with regular interaction with the production floor
  • Monday - Friday with 15:00 - midnight shifts
  • Please note
    -The environment is working in a food production facility and as such is cold (3 degrees). PPE is provided, however, it is still very cold.
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