Production Office Manager

Position Title: Office Manager for Production
Location: Swindon
Job type: Full time
Salary: £16ph
Schedule: Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 15:00 Friday 09:00 - 14:00 (Flexible for afternoon shifts required)

Role overview:
We are seeking an experienced Office Manager for Production with expertise in Sage (or similar software), production planning, and dispatch control. This role will manage the administrative side of production, overseeing scheduling, inventory control, and people management while ensuring smooth production operations. Flexibility to cover afternoon shifts is required. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader, able to manage a team, stand their ground, and work effectively under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee production scheduling, inventory management, and dispatch control using Sage or similar software.
• Manage staff, ensuring team efficiency and productivity.
• Coordinate production plans to meet deadlines and ensure material availability.
• Provide leadership and ensure compliance with processes.
• Handle staff schedules, training, and performance management.
• Maintain strong communication between production teams and management.

Requirements:

• Experience with Sage or similar software for production planning and inventory control. (Mandatory)
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• 3+ years of Office management experience
• Ability to manage production schedules and dispatch processes.
• Flexible to work afternoon shifts as needed.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a new challenge, we'd love to receive your application! Contact Swindon Pertemps and ask for Snix to discuss this role further.