Manufacturing Administrator / Production Support Operator – 1st Shift

Location: Bow, NH 03304
Pay Rate: $21.73 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift – 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week
Employment Type: W-2 Temporary Contract
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable Manufacturing Administrator / Production Support Operator to support administrative and production operations at a manufacturing facility in Bow, NH.

This position combines manufacturing administration, inventory management, shipping and receiving coordination, quality control documentation, environmental health and safety (EHS) reporting, and hands-on production support.

The role consists of approximately 70% administrative responsibilities and 30% manufacturing operations, depending on business needs.

The ideal candidate has experience in both manufacturing and office administration, strong computer skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the flexibility to transition between administrative duties and production-floor activities.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Administration – Approximately 70%

Inventory Management & Shipping Coordination

• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, finished products, and manufacturing byproducts.

• Monitor inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.

• Conduct month-end inventory verification to ensure inventory accuracy.

• Utilize the Exact inventory management system to maintain and update inventory information.

• Coordinate shipments of manufacturing byproducts, including sodium metasilicate, floc cake, and fume silica.

• Schedule trucking and transportation services.

• Communicate with customers, transportation providers, and end users to coordinate shipments and avoid operational disruptions.

• Support shipping and receiving documentation and related administrative activities.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Administration

• Monitor and document facility safety performance, including near misses, recordable incidents, and lost workdays.

• Prepare and submit safety reports to local and corporate EHS management.

• Assist the Plant Manager with environmental regulatory reporting.

• Maintain accurate safety and environmental records.

• Support compliance with established workplace safety and environmental procedures.

Production Documentation & Quality Control

• Maintain accurate production records, logs, reports, and documentation.

• Support production order administration and reporting.

• Perform quality checks on raw materials and manufactured products.

• Identify discrepancies in documentation, inventory records, or operating procedures.

• Report production, quality, or documentation concerns to supervisors and management.

• Ensure required information is recorded accurately and submitted on time.

Manufacturing & Production Support – Approximately 30%

Production Equipment Operation

• Assist with manufacturing operations as business needs require.

• Operate various production machines and equipment.

• Load and unload raw materials into production machinery.

• Monitor materials and products throughout the manufacturing process.

• Perform basic operator-level equipment maintenance, including cleaning.

• Follow established production procedures and operating instructions.

• Provide production coverage when staffing shortages or operational demands arise.

Warehouse & Material Handling

• Support warehouse organization and daily material-handling activities.

• Ensure raw materials and finished products are properly stored and organized.

• Transfer materials and products between manufacturing and storage areas.

• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving production materials.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Flexible Operational Support

• Adapt to changing production priorities and business requirements.

• Transition between administrative and manufacturing responsibilities as needed.

• Assist production personnel to maintain efficient plant operations.

• Follow workplace safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience.

• Minimum 1 year of office administration experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete detailed documentation.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changing business needs.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with production and administrative teams.

• Comfortable performing both office-based and hands-on manufacturing duties.

• Ability to follow established safety, quality, and production procedures.

• Ability to work the required first-shift schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing administration or production coordination.

• Inventory control, inventory reconciliation, or cycle-counting experience.

• Shipping and receiving or logistics coordination experience.

• Experience scheduling shipments and communicating with transportation providers.

• Familiarity with inventory management or ERP systems, particularly Exact.

• Experience preparing production reports, quality documentation, or safety records.

• Knowledge of EHS documentation and reporting procedures.

• Previous experience operating manufacturing equipment.

• Experience in chemical, ceramics, or industrial manufacturing environments.

Systems & Equipment

• Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Exact inventory management system.

• Production reporting and documentation systems.

• Computers and general office equipment.

• Manufacturing machinery and production equipment.

• Power tools and material-handling equipment as assigned.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position combines administrative office duties with hands-on responsibilities in an active industrial manufacturing environment.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Frequent computer use, typing, and detailed recordkeeping.

• Repetitive hand and finger movements.

• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, or balancing.

• Ability to work around manufacturing machinery and moving equipment.

• Potential exposure to industrial noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, and varying temperatures.

• Ability to wear required safety equipment and protective clothing.

• Willingness to transition between office and production environments as business needs change.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has a combination of manufacturing experience, administrative skills, inventory management knowledge, and strong computer proficiency.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable maintaining production records, coordinating shipments, reconciling inventory, and assisting with manufacturing equipment when needed.

Candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing administration, production coordination, inventory control, warehouse administration, or plant operations support are encouraged to apply.