Plant Operations Administrator
1 day ago
Waterlooville
Job Summary The Plant Operations Administrator is a vital support role within the Plant Operations function at Pelham. Working closely with the Head of Plant Operations and cross-functional teams, this position ensures the smooth, efficient, and compliant administration of all plant operational activities. The role is responsible for coordinating documentation, maintaining GMP and ISO 22716-compliant records, supporting planning processes, and ensuring seamless communication across the business. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment. The Plant Operations Administrator plays a key part in maintaining the operational rhythm of the plant, championing a culture of accuracy, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Operational Administration · Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Plant Operations and wider operational teams. · Maintain accurate operational records, logs, and documentation in line with ISO 22716 (GMP for Cosmetics) requirements. · Prepare and update standard operating documents including reports, SOP’s, work instructions, presentations, KPIs, and meeting minutes. · Support the coordination of internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections. Planning Support · Assist in the collation and distribution of daily, weekly, and monthly planning reports and communication. · Support the Plant Operations teams with data entry into MRP/ERP systems, including schedule updates and material movements. · Help launch and coordinate the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) documentation process, ensuring timely consolidation of inputs from key stakeholders. · Track schedule changes and proactively communicate updates to relevant teams. Compliance & Documentation Control · Ensure controlled documents are created, maintained, reviewed, updated, and archived in accordance with GMP and QMS procedures. · Support the management of training records, competency matrices, operational SOPs, work instructions, forms and policies. · Monitor and maintain compliance logs such as cleaning records, equipment logs, batch documentation, and calibration records. · Ensure all CAPA, NCR, OOS and deviation documentation is completed with actions closed in a timely manner. · Assist in working towards a paperless process across Plant Operations. Communication & Coordination · Act as a key coordination point between Plant Operations staff and the wider business. · Organise operational meetings, prepare agendas, record actions, and track follow-up items. · Facilitate communication of plant notices, operational updates, and compliance reminders. Continuous Improvement & Culture · Champion site-wide adoption of structured processes, data integrity, and administrative best practices. · Contribute to operational excellence by identifying administrative inefficiencies and suggesting improvements. · Act as delegate in the absence of the Head of Plant Operations. Experience and Qualifications: · Experience in an administrative role within a technical environment (GMP experience advantageous). · Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. · Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems and AI. · Clear communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder coordination skills. · Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and work to tight deadlines. · Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to supporting operational excellence. · Ambitious and determined with a desire to take on extra responsibility and development opportunities. · Great sense of humor and comfortable interfacing with all staff and stakeholders.