via Reed · 7 September 2026 ·12 days ago

Production Administrator

Four Squared
Leicester Full-time GBP 30,000 – 35,000
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PRODUCTION ADMINISTRATOR/PLANNER - PACKAGING
LEICESTERSHIRE
SALARY £30-35K
HOURS - 39 hours per week (flexible start and finish times between 7:00am and 4:30pm Monday to Thursday / early finish Friday at 2:00pm)

Our client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturer within the packaging industry, supplying high-quality solutions to a diverse customer base. The business has enjoyed consistent growth and is now entering an exciting new chapter, with plans to relocate to a significantly larger facility next year and invest in additional machinery to further increase production capacity.

They are now looking to recruit an experienced Production Administrator/Planner to join their team, with genuine progression pathway into a Production Manager position.

You will play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently by coordinating manufacturing schedules, material availability and workflow across the business. Working closely with production, sales and purchasing teams, you'll ensure customer requirements are met whilst maximising productivity and maintaining excellent service levels.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of the planning function whilst developing into a future leadership role.

Responsibilities

  • Produce and maintain production schedules to meet customer deadlines.

  • Plan and coordinate workflow across multiple production departments.

  • Order raw materials and packaging components in line with production requirements.

  • Monitor stock levels and ensure materials are available when required.

  • Print production labels and complete associated administration.

  • Prepare quotations for new and existing customers.

  • Assist with product sampling and new work enquiries.

  • Liaise with internal departments to ensure jobs progress smoothly through production.

  • Update and maintain production information using SPOCS CRM and the Opera Operating System.

  • Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and operational efficiency.

  • Support management with reporting and production planning analysis.

Requirements
  • Desirable - previous experience within a Production Planner, Production Scheduler or Planning Coordinator position.

  • Experience within packaging, print or manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous.

  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.

  • Commercial awareness with experience of quotations or estimating being beneficial.

  • Good IT skills and experience using planning, ERP or CRM systems.

Benefits;

25 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Increasing Holiday Allowance each year of service up to 25 days
Xmas Shut Down

If you wish to be considered for this role, please email your cv to or call me to discuss on .

If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.

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