Production Coordinator

Framatome Ltd (UK); Cranfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cranfield is seeking an experienced professional to support manufacturing activities and process improvements. Responsibilities include managing workshop resources, liaising with various departments to ensure equipment delivery, and maintaining high-quality standards through regular audits. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in logistics or procurement, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years proven relevant experience within logistics, finance or procurement.
• Experience in working to specifications and procedures.
• Previous procurement/purchasing experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and allocate physical workshop resources efficiently.
• Liaise with Production Manager to align activities with business objectives.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain quality standards.

Skills

Logistics understanding

Finance coordination

MS Office (Excel)

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Role Overview

Support manufacturing activities and continuous improvement within Cranfield in line with business targets and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Management and allocation of physical workshop resources (i.e. PPE, consumables, tools and equipment).
• Liaise with Production Manager ensuring manufacturing support activities align with business needs and objectives.
• Liaise with Procurement, Finance, suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure timely delivery of workshop required equipment and materials in accordance with agreed schedule and business need.
• Work closely with Framatome on‑site teams co‑ordinating any deliveries which impact the off‑site workshop.
• Collaborate with Production Manager, Supervisors, Quality Inspectors, Quality Engineers to ensure delivered material and equipment flows through goods‑in process efficiently.
• Attend and provide input to daily manufacturing plannign meeting, attended by all relevant stakeholders.
• Provide input with internal NCRs and Observations when required.
• Provide assistance in the development of operational process improvements and procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain high standards of quality and safety.
• Support external audit requirements when required.

Person Sepciification

• 3+ years proven relevant experience within logistics, finance or procurement.
• Previous experience with coordination between departments or different areas within a business.
• Experience in working to specifications and procedures.
• High level of competence in MS Office products, specifically Excel.
• Previous experience in a highly regulated industry advantageous.
• Previous procurement / purchasing experience advantageous.
• Questioning attitude.
• Good team working skills.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and presenting.
• Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can‑do attitude.
• Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions.
• Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Logical thinking