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Job Description
Production & Scheduling Coordinator
Location: Witney
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am 5:00pm
Reporting to: Senior Management
About the Role:
On behalf of our client a wellestablished and forwardthinking manufacturer we are looking to appoint an experienced Production & Scheduling Coordinator to support their growing operations team. This is a key role focused on ensuring production schedules are met resources are effectively allocated and communication between departments remains clear and consistent.
This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in production planning who enjoys working in a fastpaced environment and has a talent for organisation and collaboration.
Main Responsibilities:
Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage detailed production schedules in line with customer requirements and company objectives. Work closely with departments including Sales Procurement Design and Manufacturing to ensure smooth .
Interdepartmental Liaison: Maintain clear and proactive communication across teams to synchronise planning efforts resolve scheduling issues and provide status updates.
Order Review & Delivery Commitments: Assess incoming sales orders and confirm feasible delivery dates. Support in tracking project and product contracts and assist with cost estimation.
Repairs Scheduling: Approve and plan customer repair work ensuring capacity and turnaround times are well managed.
Issue Resolution: Identify potential delays or bottlenecks in production and implement corrective actions to maintain workflow efficiency.
Reporting: Compile and analyse reports on production performance providing insights to help drive improvements.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to initiatives aimed at streamlining operations reducing costs and enhancing product quality.
What Were Looking For:
Education: Degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business Administration or equivalent handson industry experience.
Experience: 23 years experience in a similar production planning or scheduling role within a manufacturing environment.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with planning systems and Microsoft Office particularly Excel. Experience with ERP software is highly advantageous.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data forecast accurately and make informed decisions to support production efficiency.
Process Knowledge: Familiar with manufacturing processes and lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
Communication: Clear and confident communicator capable of building strong working relationships across multiple departments.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and organisation when managing schedules and monitoring output.
ProblemSolving: A proactive approach to identifying challenges and delivering effective practical solutions.
For more information about this role please apply or email Rhys Holdsworth on who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.
Many thanks Premier Group
Employment Type
Full-Time
