Production Administrator

About the Company: Our client an engineering firm specialising in CNC machining of large parts is seeking a dedicated Production Administrator. This role offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package. This is a permanent role. Why This Role Stands Out: - Operational Excellence: Orchestrate the administrative lifecycle of production cycles, ensuring 100% alignment between technical specifications and shop-floor execution. - Workflow Management: Administer and distribute manufacturing work orders, creating precise routing steps and bills of operations (BOM) to ensure seamless part production. - Supply Chain & Procurement: Manage the purchasing of engineering tooling and consumables. Create purchase orders for external services, including critical processes such as heat treatment and surface finishing. - Quality Assurance: Manage the internal calibration log for all engineering tooling, ensuring strict adherence to British Standards to prevent production downtime. - Collaborative Environment: Assist the QA Manager with audits, non-conformance reports, and process control plans for ISO 9001 compliance. Key Responsibilities: - Coordinate the administrative lifecycle of production cycles, ensuring technical specifications align with shop-floor execution. - Administer and distribute manufacturing work orders, creating precise routing steps and BOMs. - Manage the purchasing of engineering tooling and consumables, and create purchase orders for external services. - Maintain the internal calibration log for all engineering tooling, ensuring compliance with British Standards. - Assist the QA Manager with audits, non-conformance reports, and process control plans for ISO 9001 compliance. Skills, Experience, and Education: - Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with various departments and external suppliers. - Knowledge/Expertise: Proven experience in production administration within an engineering environment, particularly with CNC machining processes. - Innovation: Ability to streamline administrative processes and improve workflow efficiency. - Business Impact: Demonstrated ability to manage procurement and quality assurance processes, contributing to overall operational efficiency. Accountabilities: - Ensure timely and accurate completion of all administrative tasks related to production cycles. - Provide leadership in maintaining quality standards and compliance with ISO 9001. This is working days