Manufacturing Operations Coordinator: KPI & Efficiency

Trexon; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro Group is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support daily manufacturing activities at our Aberdeen facility. You will help ensure production schedules are met, allocate materials and resources, and track progress against plan, driving efficiency and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily production, monitoring inventory, inputting costs, liaising with procurement, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma and 5S.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of KPIs and performance tracking.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, including production planning, workflow coordination and inventory management.
• Awareness of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production schedules, workflow, and resource allocation to meet manufacturing targets.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods; coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to avoid stockouts or overages.
• Input all production costs onto the system, and jobs onto data base to be highlighted once dispatched.
• Conduct a contract review on all incoming orders and maintain day to day contact with customers.
• Place purchase orders as required and liaise with Procurement to maintain re-order levels.
• Create job packages and install onto the ERP system.
• Assist in implementing and improving operational procedures to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and generate reports on production performance, downtime, and other operational metrics.
• Support the onboarding and scheduling of shop floor staff and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Address and escalate any operational issues that may impact delivery timelines or product quality.
• Attend briefing meetings and liaise with other departments to collate information and expedite materials.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, 5S).

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

KPIs

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S principles

Problem solving

Communication

Numerical skills

Organised

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Hydro Group is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support daily manufacturing activities at our Aberdeen facility. You will help ensure production schedules are met, allocate materials and resources, and track progress against plan, driving efficiency and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily production, monitoring inventory, inputting costs, liaising with procurement, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma and 5S.