Manufacturing Administrator

Your new company
An established manufacturing business based in Sunshine West is looking for a proactive Manufacturing Administrator.
You’ll work closely with engineers, the production planner, supply chain and the shop floor to ensure information, materials and production requirements move smoothly through the business.
It's an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in project administration who enjoys solving problems and improving the way things are done.

Your new role
Reporting to the management team and working closely with the Production Planner, your responsibilities will include:

- Coordinating administrative activities across engineering, supply chain and production
- Managing and maintaining manufacturing information within the ERP system
- Supporting the release and movement of materials through SAP
- Assisting with production and project scheduling using Microsoft Project
- Working with resource allocation, scheduling and production priorities
- Supporting the Production Planner with day-to-day coordination
- Liaising with engineering teams and the shop floor to resolve production issues
- Ensuring system information and production requirements are accurate and up to date
- Supporting greater adoption of systems and processes across the manufacturing floor
- Taking ownership of problems rather than simply escalating them

What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone who is organised,



confident working across different teams and comfortable operating within a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
Ideally, you'll have:

- Previous experience in manufacturing administration or project administration-based roles
- Experience using an ERP system, ideally SAP
- Strong proven experience using Microsoft Project with strong capability, including resource levelling
- Strong coordination and problem-solving skills
- Confidence communicating with multiple stakeholders
- The ability to manage changing priorities and keep multiple moving parts organised
- A proactive approach and willingness to question or improve existing processes
- Strong attention to detail and administrative capability

What you'll get in return

- $85,000 + superannuation
- Permanent opportunity with an established manufacturing business
- Sunshine West location
- Choice of a traditional 5-day week or 4-day working week
- Exposure across engineering, production and supply chain
- Prospect to genuinely influence and improve internal processes
- Broad role offering plenty of scope to develop your manufacturing and planning experience
- Flat organisational structure where you'll work closely with key decision-makers

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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📌 Manufacturing Administrator (West Melbourne)
🏢 Hays
📍 West Melbourne