Manufacturing Planning Coordinator

JAM Recruitment; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise réputée dans la fabrication de solutions en acier recherche un coordinateur de planification de fabrication. Le candidat idéal doit avoir au moins 5 ans d'expérience dans le secteur, avec des compétences solides en communication et en planification. En rejoignant cette entreprise en pleine croissance, vous aurez l'opportunité de participer à l'optimisation des processus de production et de travailler avec des équipes interfonctionnelles.

Benefits

Salaire compétitif

Pension

Congés annuels

Jour de congé pour votre anniversaire

Engagement à la formation et au développement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 ans d'expérience en administration de production ou de planification.
• Bonne communication écrite et verbale.
• Niveau élevé de compétence informatique.

Responsibilities

• Planifier et programmer les nouvelles commandes de vente dans le système de production.
• Suivre les KPI de production pour optimiser la livraison.
• Collaborer avec les équipes de production et de vente.

Skills

Communication écrite et verbale

Planification à long terme

Compétences informatiques

Job description

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planning Co-ordintaor keen to support solutions within the manufacturing sector? Do you have strong production or planning administration experience? If so, the following permanent role could be for you….

My client is a leading manufacturer of custom-made steel door solutions in the Newcastle under Lyme area. They are looking for a Co-Ordinator to join them ASAP on a permanent basis.

The Manufacturing Co-Ordinator will be responsible for scheduling and monitoring production activities to ensure efficient use of resources and timely fulfilment of customer orders. The role includes tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), analysing trends, and identifying areas for operational improvement. The Manufacturing Co-Ordinator will work closely with cross-functional teams to support planning accuracy, production flow, and service levels. Inclusive of any reasonable requests from your Line Manager.

This is an exciting time to join their thriving business who have recently experienced significant investment in the growth and in the facility to ensure market leading customer quality and innovation.

You will be responsible for:
* Planning and scheduling new sales orders into the production system to optimise resource utilisation and on-time delivery.
* Monitoring production KPIs (e.g., On-Time In-Full, schedule adherence, efficiency, downtime).
* Analysing KPI trends to identify and suggest process improvements in production workflows.
* Assisting in forecasting and capacity planning based on sales pipeline and operational constraints.
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date production records, schedules, and reports.
* Collaborating with production, operations, and sales teams to align manufacturing output with customer requirements.
* Supporting issue resolution during production by coordinating across relevant departments.
* Managing and continuously improving production planning tools and reporting dashboards.
* Help track production-related costs and suggest cost-saving opportunities.
* Demonstrating leadership by consistently upholding and modelling the highest standards of safety, quality and workplace behaviour, setting a positive example for others to follow
* Undertaking any other reasonable duties or tasks as requested by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support operational needs and business objectives
* Demonstrating leadership by consistently upholding and modelling the highest standards of safety, quality and workplace behaviour, setting a positive example for others to follow
* Undertaking any other reasonable duties or tasks as requested by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support operational needs and business objectives


You will have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production or planning administration.
• Good written and verbal communication
  * Good forward planning experience
  * High level of IT literacy

The package:

• You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, annual leave and extra day off for your birthday. In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.