Production Coodinator

Sysco GB; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service distributor in Wigan is seeking a Production Coordinator to support operations and maintain high-quality standards. Responsibilities include stock ordering, coordinating departments, and maintaining safety compliance. The role requires driving between depots and familiarity with SAP is advantageous. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and health services.

Benefits

Wagestream Access

Option to purchase additional annual leave

24/7 GP appointments

Life assurance

Access to Sysco Perks for discounts

Discounted products

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Must be a driver for van driving duties between depots.
• Confidence in supporting office-based duties.
• Previous knowledge of production and technical processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily production operations through stock ordering.
• Coordinate and support departments across Warehouse, Butchery, Packing, Hygiene.
• Lead on monthly stock takes and maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Lean

Management Experience

5S

Operations Management

Production Planning

Production Management

Kaizen

Supervising Experience

Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Prophet ERP

Job description

Salary of 32456 plus a great range of benefits

Shift Pattern Monday - Friday 08 : 00 - 17 : 00

40 hours per week

Wigan

Production Coordinator within our highly motivated Operational Team within our Carver Co. Depot located in Wigan. Youll be supporting the team to prepare high quality meat products for our customers. If you are as ambitious as we are and youre looking to progress your career in Production Operations.

Youll be reporting to the Butchery Operations Manager as a critical member of the operational team who coordinates and supports all departments across Warehouse, Butchery, Packing, Hygiene. Youll be supporting on a day-to‑day basis and stepping up to provide cover during periods of absence (e.g. offsite meetings or annual leave). As Production Coordinator youll have a variety of responsibilities from assisting daily production operations by planning of stock ordering materials working closely with suppliers to provide crucial SAP administrative support for our operational efficiency. Our Production Coordinators act as lead on period end (monthly) stock takes. We will look to you to act as an ambassador for ensuring the warehouse is running safely and efficiently, always maintaining our excellent standards of health and safety, food safety and HCAPP compliance.

To join us as a Production Coordinator you can expect to be working in multi‑temp conditions but you will also need to have confidence to support with office‑based duties. It would be a huge advantage if you already have SAP or Prophet ERP system knowledge along with familiarisation with production and technical processes (not essential). Successful applicants must be a driver as this role has a requirement to undertake van driving duties consisting of 2 daily runs between Wigan and Warrington depots which we supply produce to internally. Youll be a tenacious, resilient and proactive problem solver with the drive and determination to overcome challenges and succeed with a supportive team‑player mentality. Working hours will be discussed at interview as we require someone who can offer flexibility to support production timescales.

In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension you can also look forward to the following benefits :

• Wagestream Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Help at Hand – Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop
• The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices
• Heavily subsidised colleague canteen

To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team apply now.

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We dont want you to fit our culture – we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We dont just look at your CV – we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Fresh Direct

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain bringing the best of the seasons to chefs menus.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full‑time

Key Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean
• Management Experience
• 5S
• Operations Management
• Production Planning
• Production Management
• Kaizen
• Supervising Experience
• Manufacturing

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1