Production Co-Ordinator

Manpower; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower in Washington is seeking a Production Co-ordinator to keep production builds moving, coordinate with Stores, and ensure packs and paperwork are ready for delivery on time.

You’ll support build planning, tackle day-to-day issues, liaise with Purchasing and contractors, and perform final inspections of finished goods, while maintaining HSE, housekeeping, and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating production builds with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with builds or parts.
• Customer-focused mindset and service orientation.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment with HSE adherence.
• Comfort dealing with suppliers and contractors.
• Ability to stand for periods and lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production builds with the wider team, working closely with Stores to ensure jobs are kitted to production plans.
• Support build planning to help ensure customer due dates are achieved.
• Tackle day-to-day issues that arise with builds or delivery of parts, escalating when necessary.
• Ensure production packs and related paperwork are completed, correctly stored/filed, and inspection-ready.
• Work alongside Purchasing to expedite urgent parts for production.
• Liaise with contractors for building maintenance and coordinate with the Service Engineer to issue and account for required stock for upcoming work.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Problem solving

Customer focus

Team player

Clear communication

Tools

EFACS ERP

Job description

Production Co-ordinator
Location: Washington

If you thrive on keeping things moving, solving problems quickly, and making sure the right parts and paperwork are in the right place at the right time, this role could be a great match. Our Client is hiring for a reputed client where you'll coordinate production builds day to day-helping teams hit customer due dates and supporting a safe, organised working environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinate production builds with the wider team, working closely with Stores to ensure jobs are kitted to production plans
• Support build planning to help ensure customer due dates are achieved
• Tackle day-to-day issues that arise with builds or delivery of parts, escalating when necessary
• Ensure production packs and related paperwork are completed, correctly stored/filed, and inspection-ready
• Work alongside Purchasing to expedite urgent parts for production
• Liaise with contractors for building maintenance and coordinate with the Service Engineer to issue and account for required stock for upcoming work
• Manage first-line customer build-related complaints and raise quality concerns for non-conforming material/specifications, HSE incidents, or near misses
• Handle supplier non-confirming parts, helping drive resolution
• Maintain day-to-day stores workflow by addressing issues and updating the Operations Manager
• Complete daily time sheets for the team, report overtime, and support consumables control-sharing details with Purchasing
• Oversee daily health and safety activities on site, maintain excellent housekeeping, and support periodic full inventory checks
• Perform final sign-off and inspections of finished goods

What you’ll bring:

• A good understanding of Microsoft Office and confidence using ERP systems (training will be provided for EFACS)
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking-comfortable troubleshooting when builds or parts don't go as planned
• A customer-focused mindset and the ability to act as a service champion
• Flexibility and a team-first approach
• Clear communication skills, including when dealing with suppliers and contractors
• The physical capability to stand for periods and handle lifting of heavy items where required

Additional information:

• This role involves working in a production environment, with day-to-day physical tasks and strict adherence to HSE requirements