Production Coordinator

Production Coordinator

Location: Carlisle (Rural)
Type: Full time permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm
Salary: up to 35000

We are recruiting for a Production Coordinator to join a busy manufacturing and production planning team based in the Carlisle rural area. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in production planning supply chain coordination or manufacturing operations within a fast paced and supportive environment.

This role sits at the centre of production activity acting as the key link between production logistics and commercial teams to ensure smooth coordination of capacity materials and customer demand.

Why apply

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in planning and operations. You will receive training and support while gaining exposure to end to end production processes systems and forecasting within a modern manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

Create and maintain production plans using internal systems to meet customer requirements and support operational efficiency
Monitor and manage work in progress and finished goods stock levels
Coordinate internal movement of materials on a daily and weekly basis
Ensure accurate recording of production data and system transactions
Support capacity planning across production areas
Assist with coordination of stock across multiple sites or departments
Support forecasting processes and maintain accurate planning data
Help develop and improve planning processes documentation and workflows
Review forecast versus order intake on a regular basis and report findings
Liaise with sales and customer service teams to improve forecast accuracy
Support medium to long term capacity planning activities
Produce reporting on capacity and performance metrics

About you

We are looking for a motivated and organised individual who enjoys working in a structured but fast moving environment. You may already have planning or manufacturing experience or you may be looking to step into this area with transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

You will also have

Good IT skills particularly Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with different teams
A logical and detail focused approach to problem solving
The ability to build relationships and influence where needed
Experience with ERP systems or planning tools would be an advantage
A full UK driving licence would be beneficial due to rural location

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays
Company sick pay scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Confidential wellbeing support available 24/7
Life assurance cover
Learning and development opportunities
Employee discounts and benefits portal with savings across retail and lifestyle brands

For a confidential discussion or to apply contact Simon Kean at NXT Recruitment.

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Required Experience:

IC