Manufacturing Design/ Production Controller North Devon Permanent Salary Up to £28k DOE Monday to Friday Position Overview: We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Manufacturing Administrator, with a strong manufacturing background, to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing work instructions for the factory floor, creating manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD, managing material stock levels, obtaining raw material quotations, and purchasing raw materials. Additionally, the role involves progressing purchase orders with suppliers, handling customer enquiries, administering customer orders, answering production queries, advising on production lead times, and organising the dispatch of finished goods. Key Responsibilities: Produce work instructions for the factory floor. Create manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD. Assist in managing material stock levels. Obtain quotations for raw materials and purchase raw materials. Progress purchase orders with suppliers via email and phone. Handle customer enquiries via email and phone. Administer customer orders. Answer production queries. Advise on production lead times. Organize the dispatch of finished goods. Assist in drafting and implementing administration and manufacturing procedures. Essential Qualifications: GCSE English grade C or 4. GCSE Maths grade C or 4. Manufacturing Apprenticeship pass or 5 years experience in a leadership role in manufacturing. Please note these are the minimum qualifications that will be accepted. Experience: At least 2 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably with sheet metal products (if accompanied with a manufacturing Apprenticeship). Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workflow. Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Keen attention to detail and accuracy. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Good collaboration skills and ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a busy environment. Excellent documentation skills to maintain and update records. Willingness to work in a dynamic and demanding environment. If you are a proactive individual with a strong background in manufacturing and excellent administrative skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: up to £28,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Education: GCSE or equivalent (required) Experience: metalwork manufacturing: 2 years (required)