Reed Business Support are delighted to be supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the Rossendale area with the recruitment of a Production & Stock Control Assistant. This is a temporary opportunity until the end of the year to provide cover during a period of long-term sickness.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with strong administrative and stock control experience to join a busy and supportive team.

The Role

Reporting into the Operations team, you will play a key role in supporting production activities and inventory management to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate stock records, monitoring inventory levels, supporting production scheduling and helping to ensure materials are available to meet production demands.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and recording stock levels of raw materials, packaging and finished goods
• Assisting with production scheduling and material planning
• Conducting regular stock checks and investigating discrepancies
• Updating inventory and stock control systems accurately
• Liaising with warehouse, procurement and production teams to coordinate stock movements
• Running reports and maintaining accurate records and filing systems
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production and stock control processes
• Identifying and resolving stock-related issues that could impact production timelines
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and company policies
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team as required

Person Specification

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a stock control, production administration or inventory-based role
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, filters, sorting and pivot tables
• The ability to analyse information and identify discrepancies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments
• A proactive approach with a positive, "can-do" attitude
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment would be advantageous

Salary & Benefits

• Temporary contract until the end of December 2026
• £13-£15ph
• Monday – Friday – 8am-4pm
• Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established manufacturing business
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Immediate start available

How to Apply

If you have strong administrative and stock control experience and are available for a temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today or contact Reed Preston for more information.