Administrator - Technical & Supply Chain

Location: Chesterfield
Basic Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 pa

Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager

Office Based - Hours; 8am till 4.30pm (Monday to Friday)

Permanent Position

25 days Holiday plus statutory bank holidays.

* Company pension scheme

* Free parking On-site parking.

Generations People is recruiting for an exciting opportunity, for an Administrator to join a global manufacturing company, an established, and stable team based in Chesterfield.

If you are looking to join a forward-thinking company that can offer stability as well as long-term development and progression, then look no further.

Main purpose of this role is to help and support in the development of new jobs briefs from the beginning of the process through to live production, help coordinate and communicate between departments, while keeping good working relationships with external suppliers.

Responsibilities for the Administrator role:

* Attend and contribute to daily new job meetings: liaising with all departments.

* Maintain site specific technical data and build an understanding of all machine limitations.

* Manage new product introductions, whilst supporting the process and proactively improving products and processes for the operation departments.

* Set up tooling items in preparation for the artwork creations process, using online supplier portals to create projects.

* Support and communicate with customers on artwork requirements, approvals, queries, and amendments to request.

* Communication with both internal and external departments.

* Order and manage the supply of new replacement tooling using SAP systems for purchase orders.

* Calculate and provide cost letters to customers for the recharge of tooling.

* Control and compare cost by sourcing quotations from numerous suppliers: and specifications, reporting on margin enhancement opportunities.

* Ensure you operate to companies' health, safety and hygiene policies and procedures Liase closely with supply chain lead time and live orders using the PSA planning system, ensuring both production and customer deadlines are achieved.

* Work with ink technicians and organise colour swatches to be sent to the customers for approval before live production.

* Ensure all necessary documentation is saved electronically for audit requirements.

* Ensure all projects are completed on time and to the highest standard, as well as maintaining effective communications with customers and other stake holders.

* Monitor and report on project process as well as trouble shooting and issues that arise.

* Ensure system is set up to date and design specification, artworks and ink references are linked on the system for all projects and accessible to other departments.

* Manage technical and tooling suppliers to ensure the highest standard of quality and service levels are achieved to meet customer requirements.

* Allocate tooling identification numbers using a proactive mid set for machines and pre-press accessibility.

* Highlight potential obsolete tooling when new briefs are supplied from customers which replace previous design.

* Explore opportunities where tooling can be shared on jobs to reduce cost and ensure all necessary links and systems are updated accordingly for live production.

Person Specification:

* Proactive style with the drive to achieve

* IT Literate

* Use continues improvement tools/techniques and innovation to ensure the delivery of the best possible service to all stakeholders

* Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and targets

* Excellent numerical and verbal reasoning skills

* Strong Customer service and customer focused attitude

* Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Highly self-motivated and self-managing attitude

Strong organisational and communicational skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Computer and PC literate

Analytical and systematic approach to problem solving

Minimum of 5 years working experience in an administrative role. (Manufacturing background advantageous but not essential)