Production Coordinator

64 Days Old

Production Coordinator Location: Mansfield Pay: £34,000 - £36,000 per annum Hours: Mon–Thurs: 07:15–16:00, Fri: 07:15–15:00 (early finish every week!)
Benefits • Company pension • Free parking • Public transport links • Ongoing training and development • Early finish every Friday
About the Role We are recruiting for a proactive Production Coordinator to join a leading manufacturing and engineering business serving the structural, rail, and automotive sectors. Reporting directly to the Head of Manufacturing, you will oversee daily production operations, support and develop team members, and ensure consistent safety, quality, and output standards.
This role also includes providing cover for the Head of Manufacturing when required, supporting wider operational planning and decision-making. A background in manufacturing—preferably fabrication or welding—along with experience using CRM/ERP systems such as Sage, is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities • Overseeing colleagues across multiple workstations and maintaining performance standards • Conducting pre-start safety checks, reporting near misses, and ensuring H&S compliance • Ensuring production runs to plan and accurately recording key performance data • Troubleshooting machinery, materials, and workflow issues to maintain efficient operations • Supporting maintenance and repair activities for plant equipment • Acting as Fire Officer and training operatives on safety and fire procedures • Assisting the Head of Manufacturing and Operations team with daily planning and absence monitoring • Carrying out time studies to support productivity and process improvements • Estimating lead times and waiting times for orders to aid accurate scheduling • Managing and maintaining policy and procedural compliance across the department • Providing cover for the Head of Manufacturing during periods of absence • Ensuring clear communication between senior management and production teams
What We’re Looking For • Previous experience in a production or manufacturing supervisory role • Strong manufacturing background; experience in fabrication or welding preferred • Confident using CRM/ERP systems including Sage • Experience with time studies, lead-time estimation, and absence monitoring • Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills • Proactive, safety-focused, and able to troubleshoot operational issues effectively
Apply: If you're looking to take the next step in your manufacturing career and play a key role in a growing engineering team, apply today
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Location:
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Salary:
£34,000 - £36,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing/Surveying

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