Production Administrator

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MTrec recruitment is proudly representing our long-standing, manufacturing client based in Gateshead.

• A full-time and permanent role from day one.
• Onsite parking.
• The opportunity to work for a friendly, close-knit, team-oriented business.
• Immediate start date available.
• Ongoing progression and development opportunities.
• An interesting and varied role.

The company is recruiting a production administrator to support all aspects of the business across stock control, production planning, logistics coordination, and customer service, with opportunities to grow your skills and career.

• As a Production Administrator, you will play a vital part in planning, stock control, customer service, and coordinating with third-party carriers. You’ll work closely with the Production Manager, Purchasing, Sales, and Distribution teams to ensure production runs efficiently and customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting usage to the Purchasing team.
• Investigating and correcting stock volume, location, and batch discrepancies in the system.
• Confirming production runs and assisting with confirmations to maintain accurate stock availability.
• Using system reports to progress sales orders.
• Preparing picking sheets and delivery tickets for third-party haulage and coordinating with the warehouse for dispatch.
• Purchasing repeat items such as pallets, and other packaging materials.
• Working with the Production Manager to ensure required packaging is available for upcoming production runs.
• Liaising with Sales and Distribution teams on stock availability and order lead times to support excellent customer service.
• Overseeing loading processes and completing required paperwork for export and special orders.
• Collecting and preparing filling efficiency data for management reporting.
• Supporting personal and team development through training and continuous improvement.
• Carrying out any reasonable duties required in line with operational needs.
• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality and HR procedures.

• Strong administrative experience, ideally within production and manufacturing – this is essential.
• Happy with a hands‑on role, where you will need to check orders and deliveries for accuracy, within the yard, as well as serve customers face to face.
• Excellent organisational and data‑accuracy skills.
• Confident using reporting systems and digital tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience dealing with customers or supporting customer service processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Entry level

Full-time

Manufacturing

Industries:
Manufacturing