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Office Administrator - Food Manufacturer

Taylor Hawkes Ltd
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Ware, Hertfordshire SG112DR, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a proactive Office Administrator to join our Food Manufacturing team, focusing on customer service, order processing, and logistics coordination.
  • The position requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and offers a salary of $40,000 per year.
  • This full-time role operates from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and requires the use of personal transportation to access the on-site location.
  • Key responsibilities include managing customer inquiries, coordinating dispatch logistics, and maintaining operational documentation.
  • The successful candidate will also assist with office administration and contribute to process improvement initiatives within the team.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Office Administrator to join our Food Manufacturing team. This role is crucial to maintaining smooth office operations, with responsibilities spanning customer service, order and dispatch processing, transport supplier coordination, and administrative support.

This is a full time (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) position on site with free parking provided (own means of transport is essential).

Key Responsibilities

1. Customer Service & Order Management

Monitor and manage emails throughout the day, including processing overnight orders, responding to customer queries, and resolving delivery/order issues.

Handle incoming calls, addressing customer inquiries and liaising with internal teams to provide accurate information.

Book deliveries with customers, ensuring clear communication regarding shipment schedules.

Maintain professional and friendly interactions with customers via phone, email, and in-person visits.

2. Dispatch & Logistics Coordination

Liaise with the warehouse and production teams to track stock levels and production timelines.

Update and maintain key operational lists, including stock lists, dispatch lists, production schedules, and business dashboards.

Follow up with suppliers and logistics providers (e.g., MQ/DB/JB) to resolve order and delivery queries.

Obtain and verify proof of deliveries (PODs) daily, ensuring completed orders are cleared for accounts processing.

Process compliance and export documents, including health certificates, certificates of origin, and other required documentation.

3. Data Processing & Reporting

Accurately input and update order details, customer information, and transportation data in the system.

Generate and assist with customer reports as requested.

Maintain a structured filing system for completed orders, certificates, and other essential documents.

4. Administrative Support

Order and manage office supplies as needed, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Assist with general office administration, including scanning, filing, and document preparation.

Support cross-functional projects and initiatives, collaborating with internal teams when required.

5. Process Improvement & Communication

Regularly liaise with the Office Manager, providing insights and suggestions for streamlining office and logistics processes.

Work collaboratively with other departments to enhance workflow efficiency and problem resolution.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.