Production Administrator

We are looking for a Production Coordinator to assist with the development and order cycle of a variety of FMCG categories with a focus on health and beauty ranges. You will be responsible for assisting with the development, production and managing the critical path of all lines ensuring goods are shipped and delivered on time to the required standard. What’s in it for you: · Salary: up to £28k depending on experience · Hours – 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday. 4pm finishes on the last Friday of the month. · 22 days annual leave · Social Events · Annual Bonus · Free parking Key responsibilities: · Reporting into Head of Production · Working internally with Account Managers, QA, Operations & Design teams · Liaising daily with factories in the Far East and the UK · Managing production deadlines according to a critical path · Manage New Product Development and source new products, costings across NPD and variations, critical paths, stability, and product testing · Reviewing and user trailing new samples, quality checks and approving pre-production · Maintain records for Batch Coding and colour samples · Price negotiation and raising orders · Briefing in and signing off packaging artwork and user manuals · Completing customer documentation to ensure successful setup and delivery of products · Locate and visit new suppliers What the employer is looking for: · Minimum 1 years experience in production/manufacturing · Experience with health and beauty products is ideal · Good understanding of the production process, effective prioritising, planning and attention to detail · Good understanding of different types of packaging, print, barcodes, UK retail product systems · Excellent organisation and communication skills · Good multi-tasking and problem-solving skills · Comprehensive in Word, Excel, and Outlook · Self-motivated and proactive · Work well on own initiative but also within a team Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website. Please note due to the number of applications we often receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted