Operations Administrator

Central Recruitment is a recruitment company sourcing an Operations Administrator for our client based in Blackburn. 

An Operations Administrators main duties are to support the effective running of any current operations / campaigns. Provide management information / report to all section managers and to communicate well and be an effective part of a large ever growing team.

The company works a 24 hour operation, this specific role will run over two of three shifts. Monday - Friday 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm rotating weekly. 

Daily duties

• Carrying out the daily picking allocations in line with the site pick waves.
• Identifying any orders with allocation and following through either by liaising with goods in for goods awaiting putaway or raising internal transfer orders.
• Confirming WMS transactions as instructed i.e. putaway and picking.
• Organise and provide quotes for dedicated transport. Liaison with delivering drivers
• Supporting with administration updating traffic calendar and scanning delivery paperwork.
• Controlling and releasing adhoc receipts in line with operational throughput capabilities.
• Query management from Operations and client services in relation to unpicked orders.
• Run inbound reports and flag any receipts that are close to the SLA time limit.
• Communicate with shift managers over any issues.
• Deal with WMS issues.
• General data input across internal reporting.
• Maintain a safe working environment, observing health and safety procedures at all times. Ensure that the work area is kept clean and free from hazards and waste at all times.
• Undertake other duties as required in order to support the business in achieving excellence for all customers.
• Support of the department.
• Ensure all issues are resolved correctly and within agreed timescales.
• Changeable priorities
• Ability to act at speed.

Critical Skills

• High level of interpersonal skills (must be a good communicator, oral and written
• Possesses exceptional organisational abilities (multi-task handling and prioritising being key)
• Self motivated
• Ability to create reports and manipulate date in Excel
• High energy level and a results driven approach
• Ability to use systems to conduct duties
• Common sense approach with an aptitude for detail

Person Specification

Conscientious, hardworking, trustworthy and accurate individual who can work to timed deadlines. Must have a logical approach and have the ability to both understand the operational requirements and the priorities on any given day and organise workload accordingly. This is a busy and challenging role. The candidate will have a positive and flexible attitude with a willingness to accept responsibility.