Job Description

Manufacturing Administrator / Production Planner

Location:

JMS Metaltec, 2 Tamlaght Road, Kilrea, Killygullib, Coleraine BT51 5UL

Hours & Benefits:

4-day working week: Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-5:15pm Attractive hourly rate based on experience and ability Company health insurance Company pension plan Attractive overtime rate Part of a young, ambitious, growth-driven team

About the Role:

Join JMS Metaltec, a fast-growing sheet metal subcontract manufacturer, as a Manufacturing Administrator / Production Planner. This role combines administration, production planning and technical support within our engineering office. You'll be working daily with Excel spreadsheets, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering drawings, while also receiving full training in Amada nesting software.

If you have experience in manufacturing administration, production planning, or engineering office support. You enjoy detail-focused work with genuine progression opportunities; this is a rare opportunity. Our 4-day working week and strong benefits package make JMS an employer of choice in the local area.

Key Responsibilities:

Create accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) from customer drawings, breaking down assemblies into component parts and processes. Analyse material requirements across BOMs to group jobs into efficient bundles, balancing sheet utilisation with kitting practicality. Nest parts for cutting in Amada software, including adding tags, etching and optimising sheet utilisation. Maintain scheduling spreadsheets with up-to-date bundle data. Liaise with buyers, programmers, and production staff as required.

What We're Looking For:

Good Excel skills (comfortable working with structured spreadsheets). Ability to read and interpret engineering/technical drawings. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Analytical, process-driven mindset with problem-solving ability. Organised, structured, and comfortable working with deadlines. Experience in manufacturing/engineering admin, production planning, or CAD is desirable (but full training will be provided).

Why Join JMS Metaltec?

4-day working week with long weekends every week. Hands-on training in nesting and production planning. Genuine progression opportunities as JMS continues to grow. Company health insurance, pension, and attractive overtime. Be part of a young, ambitious, success-driven team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Work Location: In person