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What is a production administrator and how to become one
Even though most production processes are automated these days, it still takes a lot of work to keep them running smoothly. Workers need to monitor the machines, managers need to supervise the workers, and production administrators oversee any organizational tasks that need to be done to keep the production process moving.
The day-to-day duties of a production administrator usually involve a lot of administrative tasks. They keep track of materials and restock supplies as needed. They process paperwork, such as attendance logs for workers and job applications. The production administrator also acts as a liaison between the production line and supervisors who want to know what is going on.
People who want to be production administrators should be sure to read each job posting carefully--even though most production administrators work in manufacturing, some theatrical productions need administrators as well. No matter where they work, in arts or industry, production administrators need to be highly organized to support the work of others.
What general advice would you give to a production administrator?
Erin Dougherty
Associate Professor of Costume Design Costume Director, Catawba College
Avg. Salary $39,943
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 3%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%
Asian 9.05%
Black or African American 3.79%
Hispanic or Latino 12.96%
Unknown 3.86%
White 69.83%
Genderfemale 66.31%
male 33.69%
Age - 48American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 48Stress level is very high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is advanced
7 - challenging
Work life balance is very poor
6.4 - fair
Production administrator career paths
Key steps to become a production administrator
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Start to develop specific production administrator skills
Skills Percentages Data Entry 21.34% Purchase Orders 10.16% Windows 7.71% Payroll 6.69% Production Schedules 4.77% Complete relevant production administrator training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New production administrators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a production administrator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real production administrator resumes.Research production administrator duties and responsibilities
- Establish operating policies and procedures and attain SNF Medicare certification.
- Supervise and train new employees on (ISO) internal policies and procedures.
- Work with other internal auditors to ensure compliance with ISO, PED & TPED requirements.
- Work closely with plant manager to aid in his understanding of data information from ERP and financial systems.
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Apply for production administrator jobs
Now it's time to start searching for a production administrator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
How did you land your first production administrator job
Letwin Mabvongodze
Production Administrator
I studied at a private college in Zimbabwe. A three year Diploma which I completed in one year.
Moved to S.A Cape Town and got my first office job eight months later. As a Receptionist at an Employment Agency, Status Staffing Solutions.
Over the years I moved to different industries, always looking out for new career opportunities of growth. Ended up at DHL as a Customer Services Consultant before moving to Johannesburg.
I later returned to CapeTown and worked for Intellicard, the same CSC post. I got a Receptionist job at a renowned company Damen Shipyards. I accepted this offer as I saw growth opportunities within the company.
Two years in the company an internal post was vacant, I applied and got the Production Admin job. I was later retrenched and with the help of our then HR Manager I got a job as an HR Administrator with an NGO Organisation. Six years later I found my way back to Damen. It was 2020 just after Covid Lock down. Same Receptionist entrance post , and five months later was back to the Production Assistant post, which I still hold today.
Average production administrator salary
The average production administrator salary in the United States is $39,943 per year or $19 per hour. Production administrator salaries range between $26,000 and $60,000 per year.
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How do production administrators rate their job?
Production administrator reviews
What I don't like about the Production Assistant job is that it's quite uncertain when your next job will be.
Updated January 8, 2025
