Production Administrator
Maidstone
Salary DOE
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (1-hour lunch break)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Premier Recruitment Group is excited to offer an opportunity to join a dynamic manufacturing company in Maidstone as a Production Administrator/Purchaser. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting production and purchasing activities to ensure efficient operations and high standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process vent orders from the sales team using AS400.
• Create production paperwork, including quality checklists, for internal use.
• Collaborate closely with internal sales and production teams to facilitate seamless order processing.
• Maintain strong, proactive communication with the internal sales team regarding lead times, dispatch dates, and order-related issues.
• Liaise with the Belgium head office to provide timely updates on responses and lead times.
• Raise purchase orders and procure necessary materials from both internal and external suppliers.
• Prepare paperwork for invoicing.
• Update internal spreadsheets and systems to maintain accurate records.
• Carry out general administration duties and ad-hoc tasks as required.
• Develop and maintain ISO procedures, forms, and policies for the production department, ensuring they reflect current standards.
• Create quality checklists to verify goods meet standards before dispatch.
• Support in updating the monthly work-in-progress spreadsheet for the accounts team.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where applicable.
• Match invoices with corresponding purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing with subcontractors and cultivate strong working relationships.
• Monitor inventory levels and place purchase orders as necessary.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a production or purchasing role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team.
• Proficiency with AS400 and Microsoft Office Suite is desirable.

To express interest in this opportunity, please get in touch with Kirsty Cutts at or call #removed#. We look forward to hearing from you!