Production Planning Assistant

Production Planning Assistant

Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Overview:

The Production Planning Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the production team, ensuring manufacturing processes run efficiently, documentation is accurate, and deadlines are met. The role acts as a key link between production, planning, quality, and other departments.

Duties:

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the production department

Maintain accurate production records, reports, and databases

Raise and process production paperwork (work orders, schedules, dispatch notes, etc.)

Monitor production schedules and flag delays or issues to supervisors

Coordinate with planning, warehouse, quality, and dispatch teams

Input data into production systems and spreadsheets accurately and on time

Support stock control activities, including raw materials and finished goods records

Assist with compliance documentation (e.g. audits, health & safety, quality standards)

Handle general office duties such as filing, scanning, and email correspondence

Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives

Conduct cyclical stock counts, ensuring a high level of data accuracy in line with operational requirements.

Qualifications / Experience:

Previous experience in an administrative role (production/manufacturing environment desirable)

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (essential)

Experience with ERP or production systems (desirable, not essential)

Knowledge of manufacturing or factory operations (advantageous)

Key Qualities

Strong organisational and time management skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Problem-solving mindset

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Working Conditions

Office based in Production area with regular interaction with the production floor

Monday - Friday with 15:00 – midnight shifts

Please note -The environment is working in a food production facility and as such is cold (3 degrees). PPE is provided, however, it is still very cold.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.