Production Coordinator

Production Co-ordinator

Location: Halstead, Essex

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent

Salary: £12.72ph

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:00pm

About the Role

Adecco is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Halstead for a Production Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy production team, providing essential administrative support to ensure production processes run efficiently and all documentation remains accurate and compliant.

This varied role would suit a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Immediate start is required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collate, check and archive production paperwork and works orders.
  • Produce product labels, signage and other production documentation.
  • Update production process sheets and production records.
  • Input production information onto costing sheets and internal systems.
  • Record employee time and attendance, including holidays and sickness.
  • Process holiday requests in conjunction with Shift Leaders.
  • Maintain employee files and training records, ensuring training matrices are kept up to date.
  • Support new starter inductions and return-to-work administration.
  • Liaise with supervisors and managers to resolve documentation queries.
  • Carry out print room audits and ensure documentation complies with company procedures.
  • Report health and safety concerns and near misses.
  • Support compliance with food safety, traceability, allergen management, quality and legal requirements.
  • Provide general administrative support across the production department.
  • Undertake any other duties as required by management.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production department.
  • Assist with maintaining training procedures and documentation.
  • Promote a safe, organised and compliant working environment.
  • Ensure all administrative duties are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • Previous administration experience, ideally within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and internal systems.
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A proactive and flexible approach to work.

Knowledge of manufacturing, food production or quality processes would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer?
  • Full training provided.
  • Supportive working environment.
  • On-site parking.
  • Opportunities for development and progression.
  • Stable, full-time permanent position.
Apply Today

If you are an experienced administrator looking for a new opportunity within a busy manufacturing environment and are available for an immediate start, we would like to hear from you.

Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Adecco is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, ***, or sexual orientation.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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