Operations Coordinator

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Higher Walton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Higher Walton is seeking an Operations Coordinator to facilitate efficient operations. This role includes daily operational management, production scheduling, and quality control checks. An ideal candidate will possess experience in industrial environments, strong Excel skills, and an understanding of engineering drawings. The position offers clear advancement opportunities to Operations Manager and provides comprehensive training in processes and systems. Join a supportive growing organization with a hands-on approach.

Benefits

Career progression

Full training across systems

Hands-on role within a supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings; basic CAD skills or willingness to learn.
• Advanced Excel skills for managing complex spreadsheets.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively.
• Confident communicator able to work with office and yard teams.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to operational tasks.
• Forklift licence desirable (must be in date).
• Understanding of purchasing or materials planning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operational activities and take on wider operations management.
• Support workload delegation and monitor progress.
• Create and update production schedules and job trackers.
• Carry out quality checks and maintain safety standards.
• Compile and check Bills of Materials and confirm stock availability.
• Monitor stock levels and perform inventory adjustments.
• Prepare documentation and coordinate labour requirements.

Skills

Engineering drawing interpretation

Basic CAD skills

Advanced Excel skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Job description

Operations Coordinator | Warrington | Up to £40,000 DOE

Hours: 39 per week (Mon‑Thurs 8:00‑4:30, Fri 8:00‑3:30)

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Operations Coordinator to join a leading global manufacturer and service provider in the industrial engineering sector. This newly created role, introduced due to business growth, offers a clear progression route into an Operations Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operational activities and gradually take on wider operations management.
• Support workload delegation, monitor progress, and ensure production priorities are met.
• Interpret engineering drawings and assist with basic CAD tasks when required.
• Create and update production schedules, WIP sheets, furnace schedules, and job trackers.
• Attend morning meetings and weekly WIP reviews.
• Operate the furnace and arrange internal/external bake‑outs as needed.
• Carry out quality checks on moulds before casting and ensure MQAD documentation is accurate.
• Maintain yard organisation, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Assist with purchasing, including obtaining quotes, comparing prices, and supporting supplier management.
• Compile and check Bills of Materials (BOM), confirm stock availability, and create material requirement lists.
• Set up new suppliers, maintain part pricing in the Visual system, and arrange subcontracted services.
• Order materials, consumables, PPE, pallets, timber, and other production/site requirements.
• Perform stock bookings, inventory adjustments, and ensure accurate data in the Visual system.
• Carry out monthly and six‑monthly stock checks, maintain min/max levels, and trigger orders as necessary.
• Monitor and manage stock levels through the Visual system.
• Support unloading deliveries and general yard activities (forklift licence desirable).
• Determine whether materials are stock or job‑specific to ensure accurate booking.
• Arrange shipments, prepare delivery notes, and ensure records are uploaded to SharePoint.
• Coordinate labour requirements when necessary.
• Open new jobs in SharePoint and Visual, uploading budgets, quotes, and purchase orders.
• Prepare and maintain Quality Control Packs, job files, MQADs, and manufacturing schedules.
• Support costing and quoting for internal/external precast and formwork work.
• Update daily UK labour plans and forecast manning levels 4‑6 weeks ahead.

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings; basic CAD skills or willingness to learn.
• Advanced Excel skills for managing complex spreadsheets.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively.
• Confident communicator able to work with office and yard teams.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach to operational tasks.
• Forklift licence desirable (must be in date).
• Understanding of purchasing or materials planning is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Clear progression path into an Operations Manager role.
• Full training across systems (including Visual), processes, and production requirements.
• A varied, hands‑on role within a supportive, growing global organisation.
• Excellent opportunity to build skills in operations, procurement, production, and quality.

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