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- Tasks: Support production planning and ensure smooth operational delivery in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a global ingredients and manufacturing solutions business based in Aylesford.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, medical cash plan, gym membership, and social events.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in production planning with excellent training and development opportunities.
- Qualifications: Degree-level education, advanced Excel skills, and strong communication abilities.
Perform Recruitment is currently seeking a Production Planning Administrator on behalf of our client, a well-established global ingredients and manufacturing solutions business based in Aylesford.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing production team in a fast-paced environment, supporting the planning function to ensure smooth operational delivery and compliance with production schedules.
The Role
As Production Planning Administrator, you will support Production Planners with the coordination and administration of production activities. You will ensure documentation accuracy, manage raw material logistics within the system, and support cross-functional communication to maintain operational deadlines.
This is a fully on-site role, 5 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
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Raise batch documentation within agreed timescales to meet operational deadlines
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Check dynamic formulation products and prepare customer sample batch documents
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Write off raw materials after job completion
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Book finished goods into the system promptly to enable dispatch
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Allocate raw materials in line with company procedures and support stock rotation
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Request and track raw material transfers aligned with production schedules
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Provide loading instructions and specification labels within batch documents
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Liaise with Customer Support, Quality, Warehouse, Production, and Prep teams to ensure timely material availability
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Support and provide cover for daily production and packing planning when required
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Manage allocation/document queries and authorise batch changes
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Work closely with Production Team Leaders to minimise plan changes and balance workload
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Participate in operational meetings
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Carry out additional ad-hoc duties as required
About You
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Degree-level education or equivalent (CPIM certification advantageous)
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Advanced Excel skills (highly desirable)
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Strong communication skills
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Excellent attention to detail
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Analytical and problem-solving ability
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Ability to manage pressure and prioritise conflicting tasks
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Proactive and highly organised
Whats on Offer
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25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
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Discretionary bonus
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Medical cash plan (Simplyhealth)
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BUPA after 6 months
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Life assurance
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Subsidised gym membership
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Flexible pay access
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Free annual flu vaccine
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Free on-site parking
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Free fruit, tea & coffee
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Social events throughout the year
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
If you are a detail-driven professional looking to develop your career within production planning, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV, and Perform Recruitment will be in touch with suitable candidates.
Production Planning Administrator employer: Perform Recruitment
Contact Detail:
Perform Recruitment Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at Perform Recruitment
✨Know Your Stuff
Make sure you understand the key responsibilities of a Production Planning Administrator. Familiarise yourself with batch documentation, raw material logistics, and how to support production schedules. This will show your potential employer that you're serious about the role.
✨Excel Skills are Key
Since advanced Excel skills are highly desirable for this position, brush up on your Excel knowledge before the interview. Be prepared to discuss how you've used Excel in past roles, especially in managing data or tracking production schedules.
✨Communication is Crucial
Strong communication skills are essential for liaising with various teams. Think of examples where you've successfully communicated across departments or resolved conflicts. This will demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
✨Stay Organised Under Pressure
The job requires managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively. Prepare to share specific instances where you've successfully handled pressure and conflicting priorities. This will highlight your proactive and organised approach, which is vital for this role.