Production Administrator

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 (phone number removed). We look forward to hearing from you