Factory Administrator

SUMMARY:
The purpose of this role is to streamline data management and administrative workflows.

POSITION INFO:

Factory Administrator

Streamline data management and administrative workflows to support operational leadership and factory floor efficiency.

Melkbos, Western Seaboard, R15 000 - R20 000 CTC, Mondays – Fridays: 08h00 – 17h30 plus weekends/public holidays.

About Our Client

The company operates a factory environment involving the processing of raw fish into finished products. The business utilizes systems such as Marel WMS and MS Excel to track daily output and recovery yields.

The Role: Factory Administrator

The purpose of this role is to streamline data management and administrative workflows. It exists to directly support operational leadership by ensuring efficiency on the factory floor and minimizing desk-bound duties for the management team. The main focus areas include data analysis, formulating official documentation, and overseeing clerical functions within an FMCG or manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide at least 3-5 years of work experience within an FMCG or manufacturing admin environment.

• Collate and analyse raw data using Marel WMS and MS Excel to maintain dashboards and reports.

• Track daily output, defect rates, and recovery yields from raw fish to finished product.

• Formulate official documentation and manage the end-to-end process for signatures and executive approvals.

• Oversee clerical functions including email correspondence, systematic filing, and management of office supplies.

• Assist with daily operational tasks to enable high-level oversight by the management team.

• Investigate factory process queries timeously to solve problems.

About You

• At least 3-5 years of work experience within an FMCG/manufacturing admin environment.

• Matric certificate.

• Proficiency in MS Office 365, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive.

• Own reliable transport.

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and technical aptitude.

• Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and adapt to short-notice changes.

• Flexible to work weekends and public holidays as operational requirements fluctuate.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business administration, supply chain, or production management (advantageous).

• Previous experience working with Marel WMS (advantageous).