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Production Administration & Planning Support

Job description
  • Halesowen, UK
  • 30-40K
  • Permanent,
  • undefined,
  • WOL071025
  • 07/10/2025
Job description

Gap Personnel are currently recruiting for a Production Administration & Planning Support role to work with our client based in Halesowen. 

Role Purpose
The Production Administration & Planning Assistance role supports the efficient operation of our clients manufacturing site. This role is responsible for accurate production record-keeping, data management, and reporting, while assisting the Production Controller with scheduling, product transitions, and overall production planning support.

Hours:

Monday till Friday 7:30 - 16:00   40hours per week 

Salary:

Will be negotiable based on experience and ability. 

 

Key Responsibilities

Production Administration

  • Maintain accurate production records for all product lines (batch sheets, silo usage, material consumption).
  • Process work orders and confirm correct raw material allocations.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production efficiency, material usage and stock levels.
  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures and quality standards.

Planning Support

  • Assist the Production Controller in preparing and updating weekly production schedules, aligned with capacity, materials, and packaging constraints.
  • Monitor production progress against plan, identifying delays, bottlenecks, or deviations.
  • Support packaging and product transitions to ensure smooth changeovers.
  • Help coordinate paired product runs and line-specific planning requirements.
  • Communicate updated schedules, material requirements, and packaging changes to production supervisors.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in production or manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of production planning, material requirements, and packaging processes.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive problem solver.
  • Strong communication skills; able to liaise effectively with production, logistics, and quality teams.
  • Previous experience in a Production Planner or Operations Coordinator role is advantageous.

If you are interested, please apply with your CV attached or call 01902 422 940

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