Production Coordinator

HL Display (UK) Ltd; Hare Street; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail POS company in England is seeking a detail-oriented Item Prep Coordinator to support production efforts. The role includes managing information in ERP systems, preparing accurate production data, and ensuring alignment with quotations and estimates. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a production environment, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to interpret technical documents. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Able to read and interpret PDFs and production drawings.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders across the business.
• Attend production and prototype meetings on behalf of the department.
• Extract information from PDFs and production drawings for ERP systems.
• Analyse and check quotations to create Operations and Bills of Materials.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Education

5 GCSEs (Grades A‑C) including English and Maths

Basic technical knowledge in production or manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders across the business.
• Attend production and prototype meetings on behalf of the department.
• Extract information from PDFs, production drawings, and estimates to enter into ERP systems.
• Analyse and check quotations to create Operations and Bills of Materials, ensuring costs align with quotations and estimates.
• Monitor and correct anomalies as necessary, reporting issues via Excel.
• Learn cross-functional processes, including planning and customer service, when required.

We have a passion and a strong track record of developing our people within their roles, and through exposure to the different markets and functions across our business. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Item Prep Coordinator to support our production team. The role involves preparing accurate production data, managing information in ERP systems, and ensuring operations and Bills of Materials align with quotations and estimates. This position may also involve cross-functional collaboration and learning opportunities across planning and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Able to read and interpret PDFs and production drawings.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse data and work accurately under pressure.
• Flexible and willing to learn cross-functional roles as needed.

Education

• 5 GCSEs (Grades A‑C) or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Basic technical knowledge in production, manufacturing, or related fields would be an advantage.

Company Overview

HL is a global leader in in‑store merchandising and communication, helping customers to create a better shopping experience around the world. Founded in 1954, HL today is present in more than 70 countries with solutions found in 330,000 stores. Our production facilities are located in Sweden, Poland, UK, Germany and China and handle a variety of industrial processes, including plastics and metal fabrication, printing and assembly. We are deeply committed to our behaviours: taking ownership; acting with speed; and working as one team.

What We Offer

• A supportive, collaborative team environment and opportunities for career growth within a leading retail POS company.
• Competitive salary and benefits.