Production & Scheduling Coordinator

Avery Dennison; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials science company is looking for a detail-oriented Production & Scheduling Coordinator in Harrogate. You will manage production life cycles, focusing on planning, coordination, and optimization of processes. Key qualifications include 2+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The company offers an attractive salary and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Workplace & work hours flexibility

Structured learning and development / Mentoring program

International environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in scheduling, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of applicable computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop master production schedules based on specifications.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities to meet quality standards.
• Act as the liaison with Customer Service for sales orders.
• Conduct cost analyses for scheduling, inventory, production, and distribution.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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 .

This role is for a detail-oriented Production & Scheduling Coordinator to ensure our manufacturing operations are efficient and meet customer demands. You will be responsible for managing the production lifecycle, from planning and scheduling to analysis and reporting.

Key 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.

Additional Information

We offer:

• Attractive salary package
• Workplace & work hours flexibility
• Structured learning and development / Mentoring program
• International environment
• Events such as International Women’s Day, Earth Day, etc.
• A growing and welcoming team with good spirit!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In theEMEA region, we have theseEmployee Resource Groups:

• EmpoWer- focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women
• Mental Health- striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
• Unite- supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region
• DiverseAbility ERG- Championinginclusivity for people with disabilities