Site Operations Planner & Coordinator

Office Angels; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels in Gateshead is seeking an Operations & Planning Coordinator to drive the daily site operations. This hands-on, site-based role coordinates production, maintenance, transport and commercial activity to ensure plans are delivered safely and efficiently.

You will liaise with Plant Managers, engineering and SHEQ teams, manage labour and shift cover, maintain records and support stock and customer delivery planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, production, waste, recycling, logistics or similar operational environment.
• Experience coordinating workloads, people and day-to-day operational activity.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Competent IT skills including Excel and Outlook.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership and solve problems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operational and production activities across the site.
• Liaise with Plant Managers and operational teams to ensure priorities are understood and delivered.
• Work closely with Engineering regarding breakdowns, maintenance schedules and plant availability.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound transport activities with hauliers, suppliers and customers.
• Support operational planning to ensure resources are available to meet customer demand.
• Work with Commercial teams to align operational output with customer requirements.
• Liaise with Compliance and SHEQ teams to ensure safe and compliant operations.Monitor operational performance, downtime and site issues, escalating where required.
• Coordinate labour planning, holidays, absences, agency workers and shift cover requirements.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports and documentation.
• Support stock management activities and communicate available volumes to relevant stakeholders.
• Act as a central point of contact for operational issues and ensure actions are completed.
• Support operational leadership during periods of absence and increased workload.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Workload coordination

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Excel

Outlook

Attention to detail

UK driving licence

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Office Angels in Gateshead is seeking an Operations & Planning Coordinator to drive the daily site operations. This hands-on, site-based role coordinates production, maintenance, transport and commercial activity to ensure plans are delivered safely and efficiently.

You will liaise with Plant Managers, engineering and SHEQ teams, manage labour and shift cover, maintain records and support stock and customer delivery planning.