Our client BAE Systems, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Production Support Administrator to join their team in Portsmouth on an 8-month contract. This role is fully on-site at the Portsmouth Naval Base and offers the opportunity to support critical production planning operations within a dynamic and highly respected business unit.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaise with all stakeholders to gather relevant information for production planners and facilitate planning activities.
* Ensure all pre-requisites are met to progress Service Orders from the Yellow Board to the Green board on the Work Management Tool.
* Extract and attach third-party documents such as Wind Chill and IETM to relevant Service Orders.
* Create comprehensive work packs for production, including printing drawings, documents, and reference material.
* Verify that work instructions have the correct pre-requisites, document references, and instructions to complete tasks.
* Generate work-specific Production Reports with all required information for the Production Team.
* Assist the Planning Team with various tasks as directed by the Planning Operations Manager.
* Address and resolve issues related to the Red Board and Pink board, such as missing information or advancing issues to the correct board.
* Create and maintain work scope spreadsheets with guidance.
* Raise Change Request Notifications as directed.
Job Requirements:
* Proficiency in administrative tasks and PC literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel/Access.
* Experience using an ERP system independently for planning roles.
* Logical, analytical, and structured problem-solving skills.
* Self-motivation and ability to manage tasks efficiently within set timeframes with minimal supervision.
* Ability to support team members and monitor progress against targets.
* Awareness of general Health & Safety and environmental regulations and safe working practices.
* Strong understanding of document control, including ITAR regulations.
* Excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholder engagement.
Key Accountabilities:
* Maintain a close relationship with Production Planners to continuously improve planning and estimating norms.
* Train new starters and apprentices as necessary.
* Ensure pre-requisites are advanced to allow production to deliver according to the schedule.
* Possess good knowledge of the warship business.
If you are an organised and detail-oriented individual with a background in administrative support, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in Portsmouth and contribute to their vital operations in the Defence & Security sector.
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