Project Coordinator (Manufacturing)

ZipRecruiter; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in manufacturing seeks a proactive Project Coordinator in South Lanarkshire. This full-time, permanent role involves liaising between departments to ensure a seamless supply chain and timely production. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing, strong MS Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is essential.
• Strong MS Excel skills for data analysis and reporting are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules and communicate with teams for timely execution.
• Monitor production progress and identify potential issues.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Proactive thinking

Process improvement

Relationship-building

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £30,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Escape Recruitment Services are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing organisation based in South Lanarkshire. We’re currently looking for a proactive and organised Project Coordinator to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Working closely with Sales, Planning, and Manufacturing teams, you’ll play a key role in ensuring a seamless supply chain process and timely production to meet customer demand.

Responsibilities Include:

• Liaise with the Planning team to identify the master sales order production schedule and coordinate with Manufacturing for timely execution.
• Proactively communicate any production issues or delays to Planning, Sales, and Management.
• Adjust and update production schedules as required.
• Attend weekly internal progress meetings to track and share key updates.
• Conduct regular production floor walkthroughs to monitor live progress and identify potential issues.
• Act as the central internal point of contact for order production schedules.
• Analyse data and generate reports to recommend process improvements and streamline production workflows.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong MS Excel skills, including data analysis, manipulation, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues.
• Skilled in analysing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing demands.