Production Coordinator

SWMF Marsh Barton; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development

Early finish every Friday

Grow with manufacturing operation

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

South West Metal Finishing in Exeter is seeking a Production Coordinator to ensure production activities run smoothly, on time, and to customer requirements. You will coordinate schedules, monitor progress, and liaise with multiple departments to drive tasks to completion.

Full training will be provided; you will work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Services to resolve issues and improve operations in a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good English and mathematics skills.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, production coordination, or manufacturing support role.
• Familiarity with production tracking or MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Monitor work in progress and identify potential delays before they impact delivery.
• Communicate priorities clearly to production teams.
• Support capacity planning and resource allocation activities.
• Track work orders throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintain accurate production data within the MRP system.
• Liaise daily with Production, Quality, Engineering, Customer Services, Stores, and Planning teams.
• Ensure actions and commitments are completed within agreed timescales.
• Coordinate time-sensitive post-plating and inter-facility processing activities.
• Escalate performance or workflow issues to relevant managers when required.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Basic computer literacy

English & maths

Experience in planning/scheduling

MRP systems familiarity

Tools

MRP system

Job description

South West Metal Finishing is a leading provider of high-quality metal finishing and surface treatment services. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactiveProduction Coordinatorto join our team at SWMF in Exeter. Acting as the central hub of our manufacturing operation, you will play a vital role in ensuring production activities run smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with multiple departments, and driving tasks through to completion. While experience in production planning or coordination is advantageous, full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Monitor work in progress and identify potential delays before they impact delivery.
• Communicate priorities clearly to production teams.
• Support capacity planning and resource allocation activities.

Production Control & Coordination

• Track work orders throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintain accurate production data within the company’s MRP system.
• Liaise daily with Production, Quality, Engineering, Customer Services, Stores, and Planning teams.
• Ensure actions and commitments are completed within agreed timescales.
• Coordinate time-sensitive post-plating and inter-facility processing activities.

Communication & Problem Resolution

• Escalate performance or workflow issues to relevant managers when required.
• Work with Value Stream Managers and the Production Manager to resolve operational challenges.
• Help maintain workflow continuity and minimise disruption.
• Support operational improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Follow company Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental procedures.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good English and mathematics skills.
• Experience in a planning, scheduling, production coordination, or manufacturing support role.
• Familiarity with production tracking or MRP systems.

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated, reliable, and resilient.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Team-oriented with the confidence to challenge and drive actions when required.
• Comfortable dealing with competing priorities and challenging situations.
• Committed to delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Early finish every Friday.
• The opportunity to play a key role in a growing manufacturing operation.

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme