Production Co-ordinator

IDEX; Blaby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Production Coordinator. This role involves coordinating production activities to ensure efficient operations while serving as a key liaison between departments. Strong organizational, coordination, and reporting skills are essential. Candidates must be willing to work in a manufacturing environment with flexible hours. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focused on high-performance manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating production activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to monitor production schedules and adjust as necessary.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor production activities across departments.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure materials and tooling availability.
• Prepare and maintain accurate production reports and documentation.

Skills

Coordination skills

Data accuracy

Flexibility

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

The Manufacturing Production Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, and monitoring production activities to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role serves as a key liaison between production, planning, purchasing, engineering and quality teams to ensure schedules are met, materials are available, and production targets are achieved while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with all relevant departments (Manufacturing / AME / Commercial / Supply Chain) and monitor upcoming production and adjust schedules as needed to address delays, equipment issues, or material shortages
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet customer demand and operational goals
• Liaise with Internal Teams to ensure Materials and Tooling are available to execute manufacturing plans
• Responsible for Backlog daily management and data accuracy
• Inputting data and reporting out on the Planning change log
• Assisting with contingency planning if external issues arise
• Weekly new order review meeting and action tracking
• Raising Purchase Orders requests for material and tooling
• Supply and Demand monitoring
• Prepare and maintain accurate production reports, documentation, and records
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures
• Willingness to work flexible hours or overtime as needed

Company Overview

CVI Infrared Optics is a part of the IDEX Materials, Science and Solutions (MSS) platform. Besides our unique capabilities in manufacturing large optics from visible to longwave, we are backed by the combined capabilities of our platform. CVI offers a full spectrum of optical engineering, manufacturing, and assembly expertise. Together we can support all our customers with more engineering expertise, broader capabilities, and extensive manufacturing resources. Since 1982, CVI Infrared Optics has been manufacturing advanced optical components for high performance optronics systems. We have become the leading experts in manufacturing and integration of large optics from visible, and near infrared, to longwave infrared, that can continuously perform in extreme weather climates and harsh conditions. When you need robust optical components and assembly expertise for your mission critical application, we can provide world‑class solutions.