Production Co-ordinator

CVI Infrared Optics; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CVI Infrared Optics is seeking a Manufacturing Production Coordinator to streamline production planning and monitor schedules across Manufacturing, AME, Commercial, and Supply Chain. The role ensures material availability, on-time delivery, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

You will coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules, manage backlog data, and prepare production reports while supporting contingency planning for external issues.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating production planning and scheduling.
• Ability to liaise with multiple departments (Manufacturing / AME / Commercial / Supply Chain).
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with relevant departments 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.

Job description

“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.

Job Purpose

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

Key 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

Safety

Follow the site’s comprehensive safety regulations, promptly report any risks, hazards, or incidents, and ensure a safe workplace by adhering to all established protocols.

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.

Willingness to work flexible hours or overtime as needed.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to carry out each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Family: Operations

Business Unit: CVI