Scope of the role:
To support the Production Control function by maintaining accurate data, assisting with scheduling and material coordination, and ensuring smooth day-to-day administration of production activities.
Acts as a key link between production, stores, purchasing, and engineering to help ensure jobs flow through the factory on time and in line with plan.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Assist with maintaining production schedules and updating system data
- Update job progress in ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP)
- Maintain accurate system data (orders, dates, quantities, statuses)
- Support material availability checks and highlight shortages
- Coordinate materials between stores and production
- Liaise with production, stores, purchasing, and engineering teams
- Chase and expedite late or urgent jobs
- Update daily/weekly production trackers and reports
- Provide general administrative support to the Production Control team
- Understand, and work at all times in line with Fives Values and Directives; specifically following the highest standards of health and safety.
- Responsible for all aspects of Data Protection, Information Security and Cyber Security.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested.
Key skills requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisational skills
- Basic Excel and IT system skills
- Good communication ability
- Desirable: Experience in manufacturing or ERP systems (SAP)
- Ability to work alone or part of a team.
- Able to manage own time and meet tight deadlines.
Benefits:
- 28 days paid Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays per year.
- Healthshield healthcare and wellbeing.
- Life Assurance (5 x annual salary).
- Perkpal Benefits Platform.
- Enhanced Pension - Employer matched contributions of up to 5% (increasing to 7.5% after three years.)
- Paid Medical Appointment Time – 8 hours per year.
- Contributory Social Club.
- Free secure, on-site Parking
Production and Logistic Administrator employer: Fives Group
At Fives, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement within the production and logistics sector. Located in a vibrant area, we provide competitive benefits and a strong focus on health and safety, ensuring our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
