An established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Administrator to join their manufacturing team in Cape Town.

The successful candidate will have solid manufacturing administration experience and proven Pastel Evolution proficiency, and will be responsible for coordinating the administration of customer orders, production processes, stock movements, documentation and invoicing.

This is a hands-on manufacturing administration role requiring someone who understands the flow of an order from customer purchase order through Production, stock, dispatch and invoicing, and who is confident following up with different departments to ensure orders and documentation move through the process correctly.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, capture and process customer purchase orders.

• Process manufacturing and sales orders on Pastel Evolution.

• Coordinate and hand over orders to Production.

• Follow up with Production on outstanding orders and completion timelines.

• GRV stock and goods into Pastel Evolution.

• Assist with stock control and stock balance checks.

• Compile picking slips and job cards.

• Coordinate courier collections and deliveries where required.

• Maintain accurate production, order and administrative documentation.

• Follow up on outstanding paperwork and ensure required documentation is completed.

• Complete manufacturing administration processes and invoicing.

• Communicate with Production, Dispatch and other relevant departments regarding order progress.

• Troubleshoot administrative or order-related issues and follow through to resolution.

• Provide effective administrative support to ensure the smooth flow of manufacturing orders and processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Pastel Evolution experience is essential.

• Proven experience in manufacturing administration, production administration or a similar role.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

• Experience working with customer orders, production orders, stock and manufacturing documentation.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.

• Strong communication and follow-up skills.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Own reliable transport.

• Contactable references.

Key Competencies

• Strong manufacturing administration and organisational ability.

• Good understanding of manufacturing and production processes.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.

• Excellent follow-through and follow-up skills.

• Deadline driven and process orientated.

• Able to manage multiple orders, processes and priorities simultaneously.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Takes ownership and does not need to be constantly chased.

• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualification Requirements

• Matric essential.

• Pastel Evolution proficiency essential.

• Manufacturing industry experience essential.

Remuneration

Up to R25,000 per month, depending on experience and suitability.

Ideal Candidate

An experienced Manufacturing Administrator who is confident working on Pastel Evolution, understands the flow between customer orders, Production, stock, dispatch and invoicing, and takes ownership of the administration and follow-up required to keep manufacturing processes moving.

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