Operations Coordinator
Location: JADE Windows & Doors, Batley WF17 8HF
Salary : Negotiable; subject to experience & knowledge
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday - Thursday 6am - 5pm, Friday 6am-12:00
About JADE
JADE Windows & Doors has manufactured and installed quality windows and doors for more than 30 years. JADE is part of Woodlands Home & Garden Group, a British manufacturing group employing around 300 people across Yorkshire and Scotland. This provides the stability of an established business together with opportunities to learn, develop and build a long-term career.
About The Role
We are looking for an organised and commercially aware Operations Coordinator.
You will coordinate factory orders and support the processing of commercial window and door projects, from initial order through to drawing approval and production:
- Factory coordination
- Commercial project management / order processing
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate & monitor aluminium and uPVC orders through the production process.
- Identify delays and opportunities to improve production flow, working with the Operations Manager and factory team.
- Track orders against agreed deadlines and specifications, escalating delays or discrepancies promptly
- Maintain accurate operational systems, data, product costing information and production records.
- Order profile, glazing and associated materials and identify shortages or supply risks.
- Produce daily, weekly and monthly KPI reports covering productivity, efficiency, quality and delivery.
- Analyse performance trends, recurring issues, downtime, waste and output.
- Review and understand architectural drawings, for window and door commercial projects
- Prepare drawings in Evolution and V6 for customer approval, based on agreed project specifications." Only use this if creating those drawings is genuinely part of the job
- Liaise with customers to obtain drawing approval & deal with queries & drawing revisions
- Liaise with contracts managers, project managers, architects & suppliers
- Maintain effective communication between office, production and installation managers.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience coordinating production or orders in window and door manufacturing, with the ability to read technical drawings.
- Experience within window and door manufacturing, especially in commercial projects
- Ability to understand technical drawings and coordinate detailed customer orders.
- Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Confidence working with production data, KPIs, spreadsheets and operational systems.
- Commercial awareness and a focus on efficiency, waste reduction and cost control.
- Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
- A practical, proactive approach to resolving delays and workflow issues.
What We Offer
- A key coordinating role within an established Yorkshire manufacturer.
- Training and opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills.
- Long-term career opportunities within Woodlands Home & Garden Group.
- A friendly, experienced team and the support of a growing manufacturing group.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
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