Operations Assistant - Rochester, United Kingdom - Farrer Barnes Limited

Farrer Barnes Limited

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Rochester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Farrer Barnes is partnering with a successful business in Medway who are seeking to strengthen their operations department.

This is a company based in Medway with easy access to public transport and parking available if you do drive.

The Operations Assistant is a fast paced role supporting a busy dept.

Responsibilities:

Monitor the production processes and suggest improvements
Maintain and monitor inventory.
Ensure that UK production is cost effective & identify savings where possible.
Manage stock control using current IT packages, including annual stock take
Monitor customer acceptance of production samples where applicable
Resolve issues relating to production planning conflicts & issues
Raise purchase orders & delivery notes, update goodsin and finished goods information
Regularly liaise with relevant personnel and departments across the business
Support all areas of the supply chain function as required
Chase suppliers for delivery dates and negotiate improved dates where necessary

The person we are looking for will be agile and experienced in a fast paced environment, ideally having previous exposure to operations or manufacturing.

Additional preferences would be:

Experience of Microsoft Officeconfident in Excel
Accurate data inputting skills
Experience of working in a production planning, scheduling, supply chain role
Experience of dealing with customers
UK driving licence

This role offers numerous excellent benefits, including Pension, Bonus Schemes and Healthcare.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation.

Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment businessfor the supply of temporary workers.