Operations Administrator

Maidstone, Kent
Reed

I am working with a food manufacturing company who are looking for a proactive and efficient Operations Administrator to support the administration for the pack house operation.

The ideal candidate will be a confident user of Microsoft Office, possess excellent communication and man-management skills, and ideally have experience in busy manufacturing industry.

Day to day of the role as an Operations Administartor:

• Efficiently receive orders and organise transport for all orders.
• Manage spreadsheets for orders, ensuring accurate pallet counts and stock allocation.
• Handle incoming calls and direct information to relevant staff, including orders, arrivals, collections, and visitor management.
• Prepare delivery notes for each order and ensure all details are correct
• Request and verify PO numbers and arrival information for incoming goods.
• Liaise with the Technical team regarding order of use, especially during the Import season.
• Receive and process weekly/monthly provisional orders, and daily updates during the UK season.
• Inform customers about any shortages, late deliveries, or collections.

Required Skills & Qualifications for the Operations Administrator:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including excel
• Experience working within an Administrative role
• Strong communicative skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits & Extras of the Operations Administartor:

• £27000-£33000 salary (based on experience)
• 40 hours per week (8hr days) During busy summer times the shift rotation will be between 7-7 (only work 8 hours but start earlier or finish later) during less busy times hours are 8-5.
• There will also be a requirement to potentially work 1 day a weekend every few weeks (day off in lieu in return)
• 28 days holiday – inclusive of bank holiday
• Free onsite parking
• Bus routes if you are Maidstone based (central)
• Pension contribution

To apply for the Operations Administrator position, please submit your CV