Production Coordinator

Cranswick PLC; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranswick PLC’s Wembley site is seeking a Production Coordinator to coordinate production and supply planning, maintain accurate stock levels, and minimize shortages and waste. You will work with procurement, warehouse and production teams to ensure timely availability of materials and data accuracy.

Key duties include inputting data, reconciling stock, developing production plans, and generating KPI reports. Proficiency with Nav/CMEX and Excel is desirable to drive efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and/or stock control.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems and ERP software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/CMEX/NAV.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Analytical thinking and planning capabilities.
• Decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Data Input and Stock reconciliations.
• Ensure papers/records are received and maintained and easy to find.
• Develop and maintain production or supply plans based on forecasts, orders and inventory.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse and production teams for timely material availability.
• Monitor demand trends and adjust plans accordingly.
• Schedule production runs or deliveries to meet deadlines.
• Identify and resolve planning issues causing delays or stock imbalances.
• Maintain inventory records and conduct stock counts.
• Generate planning and inventory reports and KPI reports.

Skills

Planning

Stock management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Decision-making

Tools

Nav/Navision

CMEX

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Production Coordinator to join the team at our Wembley site.

Job Summary

• Responsible for coordinating production or supply planning activities while maintaining accurate stock levels to ensure operational efficiency. minimizing shortages, excess stock, and waste.
• Makes sure that goods are ready to distribute to customers in a timely fashion.
• To ensure that all operations activity is captured to provide complete and accurate data.
• To work with other teams within the business to ensure that the data flow required is accurate and is completed in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

Planning

• Data Input and Stock reconciliations
• Ensure the necessary paperwork/records are received and maintained. All records should be maintained in a way that makes them easy to find and understand.
• Develop and maintain production or supply plans based on forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Monitor demand trends and adjust plans accordingly.
• Schedule production runs or deliveries to meet deadlines.
• Identify and resolve planning issues that may cause delays or stock imbalances.

Stock Control

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile discrepancies at Water Road and 275 site.
• Prepare stock reports for management review.
• Implement and improve inventory control procedures.
• Receipting all stock onto Nav
• Support in sending out EDI orders and invoicing customers.
• Book transport collection.

Coordination & Reporting

• Work closely with sales and operations teams to align supply with demand.
• Generate planning and inventory reports.
• Use Nav and CMEX
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• KPI Reports / Monthly report

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience in planning and/or stock control.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems and ERP software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/CMEX/ NAV
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Analytical thinking
• Planning and organization
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Decision-making

Additional Information:

Working Hours: 40 per week, working days/hours to be defined.

Salary to be discussed at interview stage.

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.