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# Operational Support Administrator

- **Company:** Danish Crown
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Document Management Systems, Operational Databases
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=331a08ca6db765ed

## About the Role

We are seeking a detail-orientated, highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at multitasking under pressure. To succeed in this role, you will bring a practical approach to problem-solving and strong interpersonal capabilities.

 * Experience: Proven background in a similar administrative role, ideally within an operations or food manufacturing setting.
 * Hard skills: Proficient in accurate data entry, managing digital timesheet systems (such as UKG), stock management/MRP systems and maintaining document control.
 * Soft skills: Outstanding communication abilities, strong team collaboration, resilience under pressure and a flexible, proactive attitude.

## Description

As an Operational Support Administrator, you will play a crucial role in keeping our Whitefield food manufacturing site running seamlessly through vital daily administrative and coordination support.
What you will be doing
Joining our Business Support Team, you will share day-to-day operational responsibilities to keep production running efficiently:

 * Coordinating daily staffing registers, managing holiday requests and liaising with HR and recruitment agencies to maintain optimal shift coverage.
 * Gathering key production data on volumes and efficiencies, processing goods-in paperwork, managing transport diaries and accurately entering timesheets into UKG.
 * Controlling stock levels for PPE and dry goods, maintaining registers for company equipment, managing Dolav movements and handling site security passes.
 * Facilitating clear inter-departmental communication, maintaining operational documentation and supporting processes such as return-to-work paperwork., We offer a genuine platform for career growth, where your daily efforts directly impact the site's productivity and culture. You will become an integral part of a close-knit team in Whitefield while benefiting from the strength, resources and stability of a globally recognised food business.