Production Coordinator

Production Coordinator
Location: Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire

Permanent on-site full time

Salary on application

About Our Client:
Our client is a world leader in the design and manufacture of complex engineered equipment for demanding operating environments.

Their products are recognised globally for quality and technical excellence, performing reliably in some of the most challenging conditions.

Job Purpose:
To co-ordinate and support shop floor activities for the manufacture of precision engineered components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate released production orders from stores to the shopfloor
• Locate and track kits before and during project builds, then close out remaining actions
• Take responsibility for signing for kits from stores, updating the tracker and highlighting any issues
• Take responsibility for signing for shortages from stores, updating the tracker and highlighting any issues
• Deal with day-to-day requests from lead hands and technicians using an ERP system
• Liaise with other departments to ensure sub-assemblies and products are ready in a timely manner
• Expedite parts through the business
• Output and issue job cards in a timely manner
• Report any issues back to the production manager in a timely manner
• Co-ordinate with a positive, can-do attitude
• Build product knowledge quickly through in-house training
• Capable of working with limited supervision
• Ensure good organisation and housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned

Accountabilities:

• Sign and take responsibility for kits and shortages from stores, checking they are correct, as expected, and locating accordingly
• Keep kit location and shortage trackers up to date
• Deal with day-to-day requests and requirements from lead hands and technicians
• Output and issue job cards in a timely manner

Education/Qualifications:

• Mechanical background (desirable)

Technical Competencies (Essential):

• Technical knowledge
• Competent in the use of Microsoft packages, specifically Excel
• Experience of Microsoft Navision (Business Central) or similar ERP/MRP system

Experience (Essential):

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Previous technical experience (desirable)