Production Administrator Full Time NEW

Production Administrator

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: Grade E

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Production Administrator 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 potential 12:00pm-12:00am Shifts

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry, please do not hesitate to apply.