Operations Coordinator
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Berkshire, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | D R Newitt |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Operations Coordinator
Salary: Circa £45k
Location: Berkshire
Job Summary:
To provide administrative, clerical, and logistical support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the meat processing facility. This role focuses on maintaining production and compliance records, coordinating schedules, assisting management with reporting and supporting communication between departments such as production, quality assurance, logistics, and finance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Administrative Support
Maintain and update production, inventory, and personnel records.
Prepare and process purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices.
Handle data entry for production volumes, yields, and waste tracking.
Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
2. Documentation & Compliance
Ensure all required documentation for food safety (HACCP, GMP, quality checks) is accurate and up to date.
File and manage records related to inspections, certifications, and audits.
Support compliance reporting to regulatory bodies (e.g.FSA or local authorities).
3. Coordination & Communication
Serve as the communication link between plant staff and management.
Coordinate staff schedules, training sessions, and meetings.
Liaise with suppliers, transporters, and customers regarding orders, deliveries, and documentation.
4. Inventory & Logistics Administration
Monitor stock levels of raw materials, packaging, and consumables.
Maintain accurate inventory databases and assist with stock reconciliations.
Track incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring paperwork accuracy.
5. Payroll & HR Support
Maintain attendance, timekeeping, and leave records for plant employees.
Assist HR with onboarding, safety induction, and personnel documentation.
Prepare and submit timesheets or payroll data to accounting or HR departments.
6. Financial & Office Administration
Assist in tracking operating costs, petty cash, and budget expenses.
Support procurement by obtaining supplier quotations and verifying deliveries.
Maintain organized filing systems for all administrative documents.
Qualifications:
Education:
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Food Industry Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
2–5 years of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in food manufacturing or a production environment.
Familiarity with food safety and production documentation is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication and recordkeeping skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and production management systems.
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
Understanding of food industry compliance documentation (HACCP, ISO, etc.) is a plus
Work Environment:
Office-based within the processing plant.
Regular interaction with production, quality, admin and finance staff.
May occasionally enter production areas (with appropriate PPE) for audits or record collection.
Reports To:
Operations Director
Salary: Circa £45k
Location: Berkshire
Job Summary:
To provide administrative, clerical, and logistical support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the meat processing facility. This role focuses on maintaining production and compliance records, coordinating schedules, assisting management with reporting and supporting communication between departments such as production, quality assurance, logistics, and finance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Administrative Support
Maintain and update production, inventory, and personnel records.
Prepare and process purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices.
Handle data entry for production volumes, yields, and waste tracking.
Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
2. Documentation & Compliance
Ensure all required documentation for food safety (HACCP, GMP, quality checks) is accurate and up to date.
File and manage records related to inspections, certifications, and audits.
Support compliance reporting to regulatory bodies (e.g.FSA or local authorities).
3. Coordination & Communication
Serve as the communication link between plant staff and management.
Coordinate staff schedules, training sessions, and meetings.
Liaise with suppliers, transporters, and customers regarding orders, deliveries, and documentation.
4. Inventory & Logistics Administration
Monitor stock levels of raw materials, packaging, and consumables.
Maintain accurate inventory databases and assist with stock reconciliations.
Track incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring paperwork accuracy.
5. Payroll & HR Support
Maintain attendance, timekeeping, and leave records for plant employees.
Assist HR with onboarding, safety induction, and personnel documentation.
Prepare and submit timesheets or payroll data to accounting or HR departments.
6. Financial & Office Administration
Assist in tracking operating costs, petty cash, and budget expenses.
Support procurement by obtaining supplier quotations and verifying deliveries.
Maintain organized filing systems for all administrative documents.
Qualifications:
Education:
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Food Industry Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
2–5 years of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in food manufacturing or a production environment.
Familiarity with food safety and production documentation is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication and recordkeeping skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and production management systems.
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
Understanding of food industry compliance documentation (HACCP, ISO, etc.) is a plus
Work Environment:
Office-based within the processing plant.
Regular interaction with production, quality, admin and finance staff.
May occasionally enter production areas (with appropriate PPE) for audits or record collection.
Reports To:
Operations Director