Production Coordinator in Wincanton)

Rubicon Recruitment Group; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in the Wincanton area is seeking a proactive Production Coordinator. This full-time, permanent position involves 50% administration and 50% support for production, including stock control and monitoring. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing and strong problem-solving abilities. The role provides an opportunity for career development in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Autonomy and responsibility in a key operational role

Opportunities for career and professional development

Employee discounts on high value products

Overtime (paid at a premium) when available

Christmas shutdown

Responsibilities

• Support the production supervisor with managing stock levels across the site.
• Attending production planning meetings, giving input.
• Monitoring & recording raw materials, packaging, labels and other consumables on the internal database.
• Working closely with procurement to ensure the factory has what is required to keep going.
• Booking in all relevant goods into the factory.
• Supporting the production team with daily output reports across various departments.
• Jumping on various machines for part of your day when the administration element is done.

Skills

Proven experience within manufacturing

Exceptional communication skills

Strong understanding of Health & Safety policies

Excellent timekeeping and attention to detail

Confidence with stock management and inventory software

Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

Comfort working under pressure and managing multiple priorities

Job description

Overview

Production Coordinator | Wincanton | £30,000 per annum

Are you a proactive problem-solver with a knack for numbers and a sharp eye for detail? Join a well-established manufacturer in the Wincanton area to help them better control production. This Production Coordinator position would potentially suit an individual wanting to take the next step in their career. You've possibly worked your way up through the ranks but hit a ceiling within your current place of work. Our customer operates several different lines and are looking to add some administrative support to the production team. This role is likely to be around 50% administration (stock checking / data entry) and 50% supporting the team in other ways. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to take ownership of stock control, packaging checks, and production monitoring in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Autonomy and responsibility in a key operational role
• Opportunities for career and professional development
• Employee discounts on high value products
• Overtime (paid at a premium) when available
• Christmas shutdown

Responsibilities

• Support the production supervisor with managing stock levels across the site.
• Attending production planning meetings, giving input.
• Monitoring & recording raw materials, packaging, labels and other consumables on the internal database.
• Working closely with procurement to ensure the factory has what is required to keep going.
• Booking in all relevant goods into the factory.
• Supporting the production team with daily output reports across various departments.
• Jumping on various machines for part of your day when the administration element is done.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within manufacturing
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety policies
• Excellent timekeeping and attention to detail
• Confidence with stock management and inventory software
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Comfort working under pressure and managing multiple priorities

How to apply

If you\'re ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Alexandra in the Manufacturing & Logistics team at Rubicon for more information.