Production Administrator

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). xjnqpsq PPE is provided, however, it is still very cold. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply