Production Administrator

Location: New Holland

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Title:

Production Administrator

Location:

New Holland, North Lincolnshire
Salary: £12.74 per hour

Hours:

30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm)

6 months fix term contract

Production Administrator – Join Our Growing Manufacturing Team

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Production Administrator to join our busy Production Department in New Holland, North Lincolnshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working collaboratively across teams.

Reporting to and supported by the Production Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring production schedules are created, maintained, and accurately recorded within our MRP systems. You will also provide full cover for the MDF Planner role when required and work closely with the Production Manager and Supervisors to maintain operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

* Create and issue production schedules, prioritising work orders to optimise production efficiency

* Load and maintain accurate production data within Plant Run and the company MRP system

* Generate and review system allocation reports, expediting requirements where necessary

* Produce status reports on production progress, work in process, wastage, and material usage

* Communicate shop floor updates to management and sales teams, highlighting any potential delivery deviations

* Ensure all production documentation is stored correctly in line with ISO standards

* Manage booking of board loads with suppliers against pre-allocated volumes

* Complete and track import declarations, maintaining audit-compliant records

* Maintain an up-to-date delivery calendar

* Generate and issue purchase orders, process invoices, and maintain accurate inbound stock documentation

* Support Lean and BIT initiatives across manufacturing processes

* Maintain safety software systems and assist with Risk and COSHH assessments

* Maintain Plant Run costing reports and asset timelines, including data input

This role may also involve additional duties as reasonably requested by management.

Skills & Experience

* Strong numeracy and written English skills

* PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

* Experience working with MRP systems (desirable)

* IOSH qualification (desirable)

* Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (advantageous)

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

* Confident, enthusiastic, and approachable

* Energetic, flexible, and a strong team player

* Proactive with a positive, “can-do” attitude

* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

* Able to communicate professionally and effectively at all levels

* Capable of thinking on their feet and responding productively to changing situations

* Responsible and committed to maintaining high standards

What We Offer

* Stable part-time hours with a consistent weekday schedule

* Opportunity to gain experience in production planning and manufacturing systems

* Supportive team environment

* Ongoing staff development opportunities

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding administrative role within a manufacturing setting, we would love to hear from you.

About Arbor Forest Products

At Arbor Forest Products, we’ve been committed to providing top-quality timber and exceptional service for over 70 years. As one of the largest independent timber importers in the UK, our growth has been driven by our people, shared values, and dedication to maintaining the highest standards in all aspects of our business. We pride ourselves on fostering a strong, loyal workforce and promoting a small company culture at a giant scale