Manufacturing Scheduler / Coordinator

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Manufacturing Scheduler / Coordinator to join a world-class manufacturing team based in Leicester. This is a fixed-term contract, and plays a pivotal role in ensuring production runs smoothly, on time, and to the highest standards of luxury quality during a period of maternity cover.

You will act as the key link between internal and external craft workshops. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for high-end British craft skills, and a background in manufacturing coordination, this is the perfect challenge for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: Create, accurately maintain, and communicate a seamless production schedule for high-end furniture and lighting orders from deposit through to completion.
• Workshop Coordination: Oversee workloads across both in-house and third-party workshops, ensuring orders are completed to standard and ready at least a week prior to shipping.
• Quality Assurance & Inspections: Receive workshop deliveries, conduct pre-quality inspections, and schedule pre-QC site visits to remote workshops.
• Financial & Stock Admin: Raise production purchase orders, approve high-value invoices in a timely manner, and provide accurate monthly output figures and third-party stock reports.
• Bespoke Estimating: Provide estimated costs for custom and bespoke projects, and manage order sheets.
• Relationship Management: Maintain strong working relationships with remote workshops and suppliers to ensure delivery timelines and quality benchmarks are achievable.

What We Are Looking For

• Industry Experience: A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar scheduling or coordination role within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Confident working across multiple Excel files. Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP (or a similar ERP system) is an advantage.
• Key Traits: A "can-do" attitude, self-motivated, and enthusiastic. You must possess a keen eye for detail and an appreciation for premium materials and craft skills.
• Logistics: A full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel regularly.

What's on Offer?

• A competitive salary of £32,000 - £33,000.
• Opportunity for it to become permanent.

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