Data Coordinator

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

A little about our Wednesbury site:

Our advanced manufacturing site in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is our newest advanced manufacturing site, and we’ve invested around £4.7 million into state-of-the-art facilities.

Our Wednesbury site is a flagship Added Value centre for Avara, which employ over 150 talented individuals at the site, who help to supply some of the UK’s largest supermarkets and popular restaurants!

About the Role:

We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Data Administrator to support our production and despatch management teams by collecting, updating, and reporting key operational data. This role involves maintaining accurate records of production downtime, materials reconciliation and giveaway information, generating daily performance reports, and ensuring that data is communicated effectively to senior management.

The role is office based, however there may be an occasional requirement to enter into the factor. As a Data Administrator you’ll be working Monday-Friday 07:00-16:00. This is an office based role and hybrid working is not available.

What will your key responsibilities as a Data Administrator include?

• Collect and maintain production downtime data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Update giveaway records daily, tracking product or material giveaways in line with focus targets.
• Prepare, print, and distribute data reports to the senior management team daily.
• Send daily performance analysis emails to relevant stakeholders, highlighting key metrics.
• Maintain and organize data using spreadsheets (primarily Microsoft Excel), ensuring all entries are current and reliable.
• Work closely with production, accounts and despatch teams to gather required data and clarify discrepancies.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by providing accurate and accessible data insights.
• Provide costings for new products
• Referring to sales forecast figures to order and de-hire all loose equipment including crates and pallets for several key accounts for our sites.
• Hiring and dehiring of all equipment types including HSF bins
• Attend loose equipment audits arranged by suppliers.
• Conduct daily equipment counts and provide information to our suppliers via Excel Spreadsheets.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Proven experience in data entry, administration, or a similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, charts, and formatting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities with key stakeholders
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with production or manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Basic understanding of KPIs and production metrics.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Data Administrator you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

• Competitive Salary
• 31 days holiday allowance (pro rata)
• Pension scheme
• Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets!
• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
• Free staff parking

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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Are you looking for a new challenge at Avara Foods? Would you like to join the Wednesbury team as a Data Administrator?

About the role

We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Data Administrator to support our production and despatch management teams by collecting, updating, and reporting key operational data. This role involves maintaining accurate records of production downtime, materials reconciliation and giveaway information, generating daily performance reports, and ensuring that data is communicated effectively to senior management.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 07:00-16:00

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave allowance,

Similar to your current role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop with us in line with career aspirations through personal development

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain production downtime data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Update giveaway records daily, tracking product or material giveaways in line with focus targets.
• Prepare, print, and distribute data reports to the senior management team daily.
• Send daily performance analysis emails to relevant stakeholders, highlighting key metrics.
• Maintain and organize data using spreadsheets (primarily Microsoft Excel), ensuring all entries are current and reliable.
• Work closely with production, accounts and despatch teams to gather required data and clarify discrepancies.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by providing accurate and accessible data insights.
• Provide costings for new products
• Referring to sales forecast figures to order and de-hire all loose equipment including crates and pallets for several key accounts for our sites.
• Hiring and dehiring of all equipment types including HSF bins
• Attend loose equipment audits arranged by suppliers.
• Conduct daily equipment counts and provide information to our suppliers via Excel Spreadsheets.

What do I need to be successful?

• Proven experience in data entry, administration, or a similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, charts, and formatting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities with key stakeholders
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with production or manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Basic understanding of KPIs and production metrics.

Please apply for this internal opportunity via our careers website by clicking the ‘apply’ button below, and a member of the Resourcing Team at your site will be in touch with you soon!

Please make sure that you have discussed this internal opportunity with your Line Manager and that you have made them aware of your application.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.