Operational Administrator

Birstall Plant | PPG

Full Time | Permanent

Position Summary

To carry out all administrative tasks within the production departments to ensure the efficient delivery of the production plan.

Why you’ll love working here…

• Competitive starting salary with yearly reviews

• Reward scheme available

• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays

• Excellent career progression and upskilling opportunities

• Company-funded private healthcare plan, with options to extend coverage to family members
• Generous staff discount on paint and decorating tools at Johnstone’s Decorating Centre
• Colleague recognition program that recognises and rewards our colleagues
• Inclusive and engaging workplace – We foster a culture of inclusion for all (Our engagement scores show it!) 
• Colleague assistance programme for 24/7 wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme

A day in the life of an Operational Administrator...
• To administrate all day-to-day production activities through the SAP system resulting in the correct ordering patterns for materials to ensure smooth flow of work, escalating any issues to the shift leader.

• To liaise with planning, internal customers and external suppliers to ensure the correct materials are available to ensure customer demand is met.

• To ensure all administration is carried out efficiently, confirming sheets OTIF to ensure department stocks are accurate and all records/files are kept up to date for quality auditing purposes and SAP system alignment.

• Monitor kanban systems/reorder points and ensure adequate levels of all consumables are maintained through placing orders onto Epro.

• Create purchase orders on the SAP system to enable orders to be placed for required items within the production departments.

• Carry out Perpetual Inventory Counts and stock take including week end stock balancing minimising stock write offs.

• Administer the check weighing system to ensure the weighing of filled products complies with the Weights and Measures legislation.

Key Skills...

• A good degree of literacy and numerical skills required for the completion of administration activities.
• Good IT skills including the ability to quickly learn computer systems e.g. SAP and Datastor.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills essential. 
• Previous administration experience would be an advantage.

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About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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