Stores and Production Coordinator

FORDS Packaging Systems Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a proactive Stores & Production Coordinator. The role includes managing store operations, complying with health and safety regulations, and enhancing warehouse processes. Ideal candidates should possess stores operational experience and familiarity with ERP systems. Join our dynamic team to contribute to efficiency in production management.

Qualifications

• Stores operational expertise required.
• Experience in engineering or manufacturing is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Bill Of Material is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with production team to ensure smooth operations.
• Implement and monitor Health and Safety protocols.
• Maintain the warehouse layout and ensure organization.

Skills

Stores operational experience

Engineering or manufacturing qualifications or experience

Understanding of engineering products and drawings

Understanding of Bill Of Material structure

Warehouse Management experience

Inventory Management experience

Computer literate in Microsoft Word

Experience with ERP Systems

Tools

Forklift truck training

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and dedicated Stores & Production Coordinator to join our experienced Stores team. You will play a pivotal role liaising with our busy production team, following detailed processes and demonstrating outstanding communication skills.

Key Duties:

• Complies with Health and Safety procedures to safeguard the stores operations by establishing and monitoring protocols.
• Maintains the physical layout of the warehouse.
• Supporting with booking-on to the system and processing all tool units received from customers and follow through to delivery to the tool production unit.
• Prepare labels and storage bins on racking for future projects in accordance with the Production schedule.
• Release Production projects, produce pick lists, picks parts, issue and release them from Epicor into assembly and sub assembly order.
• Processing pick lists and ensure machines kitted in accordance with the production schedule.
• Constantly review the stores operation and initiate process improvements to improve overall performance.
• Devise a Weekly 5S checklist, conduct a weekly walkaround and report the results to the purchasing manager.
• Receive and action all BOM changes from our Engineering team.
• Lead investigations and close all queries that arise from our Production Team Leader in relation to stores activities.
• Work closely with the Purchasing Manager on future store’s improvement initiatives.

General Duties:

• Maintain accurate records on the fords ERP system.
• Ensure the Stores area is tidy and free from hazards as per the Company’s Health and Safety policy, proactively reporting any potential dangers to the Store Manager or QHSE Manager as soon as they arise.
• Carry out such other tasks as may from time to time be requested within the competence of the jobholder.

kills/Experience

Essential:

• Stores operational experience.
• Engineering or manufacturing qualifications or experience.
• A good understanding of engineering products and drawings.
• An understanding of Bill Of Material structure to assembly and sub assembly level.
• Warehouse Management and Inventory Management experience
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word
• Experience with ERP Systems

Desirable:

• Forklift truck trained

Person Specification:

• Highly organised
• Positive attitude
• Process driven
• Team player
• Proactive, enthusiastic, self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexible

37 hour week (Monday to Thursday 07.45am – 4.15pm, Friday 7.45am – 12.45pm)

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