Receptionist/Operations Administrator

at  Ornua Cooperative Limited

Administrator/ Receptionist
Reports to: Operations Director Nantwich
Location: Ornua - Nantwich
Hours: Part time, Flexibility around hours ie: 9am- 3pm. Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £27,000 (Pro Rata) – depending on experience
Benefits: Free Onsite Parking, Generous holiday allowance, Company Pension, Company Shop (offering discounts on products), Confidential Employee Assist Programme plus many more
Ornua (meaning “new gold”) is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world for over 55 years.
Are you an experienced Administrator looking for the challenge of taking a mission driven organisation to its next level of success?
Ornua is actively seeking an administrator/ receptionist to join our Operations team as we continue our growth trajectory. As our next administrator you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth day-to-day operations of the office, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, and providing administrative support to ensure the efficient functioning of the business.
You will be part of our wider operations team and will work closely with all members of Ornua Ingredients Nantwich.
This is a part time role with flexibility across the week, working in our picturesque Nantwich site, surrounded by Cheshire countryside.
Why Ornua?
Ornua operates from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and has sales and marketing teams working in-market across all four corners of the globe.
The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients.
Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products and for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufactures and foodservice customer across the world.
Our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business as a purpose and values-led organisation, creating value for Irish dairy farming families.
Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together.
We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Career Progression including Global Mobility opportunities.
Comprehensive Benefits with regional specific offerings.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE:

The Administrator is responsible for leading on;
Greeting and welcoming visitors in a friendly and professional manner
Answering, screening, and directing calls and emails to our appropriate colleagues
Managing the reception area, ensuring it is tidy, well presented and stocked with necessary materials
Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
Overseeing office supplies and equipment, ensuring that everything is stocked and in good working order
Organising and scheduling meetings, booking conference rooms, and arranging refreshments when required
Raise and receipt purchase orders whilst processing invoices in line with the companies accounting practices
Update and maintain site sustainability tracker
Providing general administration support to the wider team

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

Ability to prioritise and manage workload and excellent attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Good IT skills and proficiency in MS Office products including Word, Outlook and Excel
Previous experience in an administrative role
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ornua has ambitious growth plans and we’re building a team to help enable and accelerate that growth. We are looking for people who share our values, are curious, forward-looking, take ownership and work together to build a future for themselves and Ornua.
Would you like to make an impact?
To learn more about this vacancy, please visit Ornua at www.ornua.com
Ornua values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We also strongly encourage women and other underrepresented groups in the manufacturing industry to apply. Your unique perspectives and experiences are highly valued and will be instrumental in driving our company’s continued success. Join us in shaping a more innovative, inclusive, and sustainable future