Production Planning Coordinator

Production Planning Coordinator



Mon – Thu 08:30 – 17:00, Fri 08:30 – 15:30



£40,000 – £50,000



Andover



Active Staff are proud to be partnering with a prestigious and forward-thinking organisation based in Andover who are seeking an experienced Production Planning Coordinator to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a key function within the operations team, driving efficiency, performance, and continuous improvement.



Benefits for the Production Planning Coordinator:



* Free onsite parking



* Bi-annual bonus scheme



* 25 days holiday + bank holidays



* Company Christmas closure



* Birthday gift vouchers



* High street discounts via Perkbox



* Life Assurance



* Sick Pay



The role of the Production Planning Coordinator:



* Manage and lead the production planning team



* Develop and communicate detailed production plans



* Start & end of day reviews with Production Manager and Supervisors



* Assist with team scheduling and resource allocation



* Schedule equipment servicing to avoid downtime



* Analyse production data to improve efficiency



* Provide performance metrics and participate in daily and monthly reviews



* Work with the Quality team to monitor and improve yields and reject rates



* Drive and support continuous improvement and lean initiatives



* Engage stakeholders to facilitate effective change management



* Ensure smooth implementation of changes across departments



* Promote professional working practices and high standards of service



The person for the Production Planning Coordinator:



* Strong knowledge of cellular manufacturing and operations processes



* Familiar with stores and purchasing systems



* Effective communicator, both verbal and written



* Experienced in leading or mentoring teams



* Self-motivated and able to work independently or collaboratively



* Understanding of customer requirements and quality standards



* Holds MRP or ERP qualifications



* Flexible, assertive, and supportive with a professional approach



* Relevant leadership or management qualifications



Job Types: Full-time, Permanent



Benefits:



Company pension



Employee discount



Free parking



Health & wellbeing programme



Life insurance



Profit sharing



Sick pay