Planning Administrator

Job Title: Planning Administrator Location: Leicestershire Salary: £13.31 Hours: Full time- 3 month temporary contract Benefits: * Key position supporting end-to-end production planning * Opportunity to work closely with production, QC, warehouse, and supplier teams * Varied role with a mix of planning, coordination, and problem-solving * Supportive and collaborative team culture About the Company: A well-established and growing manufacturing business is seeking an organised and proactive Planning Administrator to join their operations team. This is a key role focused on ensuring production runs efficiently, materials are available, and communication across departments is clear and effective. The Role: The Planning Administrator will be responsible for managing live production schedules, coordinating materials and documentation, and ensuring all departments are aligned to meet production deadlines and quality standards. Key Responsibilities: * Maintain and update the planning board * Communicate production plans * Coordinate material requirements and arrange picking * Ensure all project and production documentation is completed * Assist in creating and maintaining QC check sheets and documentation * Identify and escalate any issues that may impact quality or delivery timelines About You: * Previous experience in a manufacturing or production planning role * Strong understanding of production workflows and scheduling * Experience using ERP/MRP or similar planning systems * Confident liaising with internal teams and external suppliers * Proficient IT skills, including spreadsheets and planning tools