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
Raise batch documentation within agreed timescales to meet operational deadlines
Check dynamic formulation products and prepare customer sample batch documents
Write off raw materials after job completion
Book finished goods into the system promptly to enable dispatch
Allocate raw materials in line with company procedures and support stock rotation
Request and track raw material transfers aligned with production schedules
Provide loading instructions and specification labels within batch documents
Liaise with Customer Support, Quality, Warehouse, Production, and Prep teams to ensure timely material availability
Support and provide cover for daily production and packing planning when required
Manage allocation/document queries and authorise batch changes
Work closely with Production Team Leaders to minimise plan changes and balance workload
Participate in operational meetings
Carry out additional ad-hoc duties as required
About You
Degree-level education or equivalent (CPIM certification advantageous)
Advanced Excel skills (highly desirable)
Strong communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Analytical and problem-solving ability
Ability to manage pressure and prioritise conflicting tasks
Proactive and highly organised
Whats on Offer
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Discretionary bonus
Medical cash plan (Simplyhealth)
BUPA after 6 months
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Subsidised gym membership
Flexible pay access
Free annual flu vaccine
Free on-site parking
Free fruit, tea & coffee
Social events throughout the year
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.
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