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Project / Production Coordinator, Thetford
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Client:
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Location:
Thetford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
649003a90a69
Job Views:
3
Posted:
21.05.2025
Expiry Date:
05.07.2025
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Job Description:
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Project / Production Coordinator
Thetford
Competitive Salary on offer
Our client is currently seeking to recruit a Project / Production Coordinator with a range of skills to join their growing team.
Position Summary:
To coordinate a multitude of varying projects through to completion, using available resources both internally and externally.
You will be responsible for the methodical planning, coordinating, and controlling of activities along the production process. This includes scheduling the production of various components to meet customer and internal requirements.
* Within the Production office, liaise with departmental heads to ensure effective and efficient stock control for production and delivery requirements.
* Create and maintain Bill of Materials (B.O.M’S) for traceability of components towards successful project kit completion.
* Monitor raw material availability and coordinate with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply.
* Negotiate with suppliers/vendors for external purchasing to ensure all spending is within budget.
* Organize and monitor production schedules for timely completion of projects.
* Participate in production meetings, reporting on deficiencies and actions.
* Support and adhere to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to the established quality management system (TS 16949).
* Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties are performed safely.
* Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
* Minimum 3 years in a similar production planning or coordinating role, ideally in the automotive sector.
* Education to ‘A’ Level or equivalent.
Key Requirements:
* Experienced production/manufacturing planner within a complex environment.
* Production scheduling expertise.
* Advanced Excel skills (Formulas, VLookup, data manipulation, etc.).
* MRP experience.
* Ability to produce KPI reports for key targets.
* Able to work at pace, multitask, and prioritize workloads.
* Strong communication skills at all levels, both face-to-face and over the phone/email.
* Understanding of manufacturing processes.
* Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
75% office-based environment.
Travel required to supplier offices, facilities, and production locations.
While working in production environments, may be exposed to machinery, moving equipment and materials, moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes, and temperature variations caused by manufacturing processes.
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