Production Co-Ordinator

Are you starting to feel a little stale in your current role?
Do you want to join a leading manufacturing business where you are not just a number, but a key part of the operation?
Are you looking for a role where you will be recognised?

I’m currently recruiting for a Production Co-Ordinator/Scheduler to join a leading manufacturing business in Irvine.

Reporting directly to the Production Manager you will play a pivotal role in the planning, coordination and delivery of manufactured products. This is a key position within the operation, ensuring production schedules and delivery programmes run efficiently, accurately and in line with customer expectations.

Delivery Programme Management

• Manage and update weekly and daily haulage programmes
• Coordinate manufacturing activities across production lines
• Ensure all works orders are prepared and checked accurately
• Maintain and update the live manufacturing schedule
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to communicate progress and resolve issues
• Dispatch production orders, ensuring completed loads meet quality standards

System & Planning Oversight

• Act as Subject Matter Expert for the internal production planning system
• Load job orders and ensure system priorities align with manufacturing requirements
• Implement system updates and continuous improvements
• Coordinate production planning activities across automated manufacturing lines
• Ensure all compliance and documentation is issued with dispatched loads

Deviation & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate production deviations and conduct root cause analysis
• Implement effective corrective and preventative actions
• Carry out trend analysis to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities
• Train and coach production teams on improvement initiatives

About You

• Experience within production coordination or production planning
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable working with production planning or ERP systems

If you’re a driven professional within manufacturing looking to step into a role where you will have visibility, responsibility and the opportunity to make a difference I would be keen to speak with you.

Apply now for immediate consideration or call (phone number removed) for an informal chat!