Assistant Production Coordinator - Drive Daily Ops

Russell Taylor Group; Capenhurst; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking an Assistant Production Co-Ordinator to support day-to-day operations in a Capenhurst manufacturing environment. You will work alongside the Production Co-Ordinator to help achieve production targets, safety standards and quality KPIs.

Key responsibilities include coordinating schedules, supervising Team Leaders and Operators, and maintaining accurate production data. This role offers a clear progression path toward a Production Co-Ordinator and Plant Manager with

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is essential.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is preferred.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills are required.
• Good communication abilities and confidence working with production data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Access databases, is expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities and manufacturing schedules.
• Supervise and support Production Team Leaders and Operators.
• Monitor production output, efficiency, quality, OEE and downtime.
• Complete production data input and maintain accurate reports and KPIs.
• Coordinate manpower, materials and equipment to maximise productivity.
• Investigate production issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Laboratory and Warehouse teams.
• Support continuous improvement, waste reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality and company procedures.
• Act as Production Co-Ordinator during periods of absence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Access

Lean Manufacturing

Quality management systems

Tools

Access

Job description

Russell Taylor Group is seeking an Assistant Production Co-Ordinator to support day-to-day operations in a Capenhurst manufacturing environment. You will work alongside the Production Co-Ordinator to help achieve production targets, safety standards and quality KPIs.

Key responsibilities include coordinating schedules, supervising Team Leaders and Operators, and maintaining accurate production data. This role offers a clear progression path toward a Production Co-Ordinator and Plant Manager with