Production & Scheduling Coordinator

Avery Dennison; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials science company in Bradford is seeking an experienced professional for production planning and operational coordination. This role involves developing master production schedules, ensuring quality standards are met, and liaising with customers for urgent orders. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. The position offers flexibility, competitive rewards, and an international environment.

Benefits

Work hours flexibility

International environment

A growing team with good spirit

Competitive total rewards

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in scheduling, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop master production schedules based on specifications.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities to meet quality standards.
• Conduct cost analyses to identify efficient scheduling options.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Production Planning: Develop master production schedules based on work order specifications, ensuring that all production activities are aligned with worker, machine, and material availability.
• Operational Coordination: Coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure all products meet quality standards and are delivered to customers on time.
• Customer & Sales Support: Act as the liaison with Customer Service to prioritize urgent or specific sales orders, ensuring timely delivery.
• Cost Analysis & Optimization: Conduct cost analyses to identify the most efficient options for scheduling, inventory, production, and distribution, with a focus on improving overall efficiency.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Output Reliability and On-time in-full (OTIF), and prepare comprehensive reports for management.
• Data Management: Work with the Prepress team to ensure all master data—including lead times, color, and ups information—is accurately maintained and updated.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in and lead projects aimed at improving process effectiveness and overall operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in scheduling, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Core Skills: Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
• Technical Proficiency: A solid understanding of applicable computer systems, including Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint).
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail. The ability to prepare and present complex information clearly is a must.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams to define and execute project requirements.

Company

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio‑frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide – including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive – we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.Averydennison.Com.

Benefits

• Work hours flexibility
• International environment
• A growing team with good spirit
• Competitive total rewards

EEO & Accommodations

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via [e-mail]. If you are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach, please go to www.Averydennison.Com.