Production Coordinator in Cranfield

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognised for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20,000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low‑carbon energy.

Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing activities and continuous improvement within Cranfield in line with business targets and objectives.
• Management and allocation of physical workshop resources (i.e. PPE, consumables, tools and equipment).
• Liaise with Production Manager ensuring manufacturing support activities align with business needs and objectives.
• Liaise with Procurement, Finance, suppliers and sub‑contractors to ensure timely delivery of workshop required equipment and materials in accordance with agreed schedule and business need.
• Work closely with Framatome on‑site teams co‑ordinating any deliveries which impact the off‑site workshop.
• Collaborate with Production Manager, Supervisors, Quality Inspectors, Quality Engineers to ensure delivered material and equipment flows through goods‑in process efficiently.
• Attend and provide input to daily manufacturing planning meeting, attended by all relevant stakeholders.
• Provide input with internal NCRs and Observations when required.
• Provide assistance in the development of operational process improvements and procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain high standards of quality and safety.
• Support external audit requirements when required.

Profile:

What will you be doing?

• Maintain accurate records of calibration and maintenance of all workshop tools and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of all training requirements for workshop floor staff, including organising of new training.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers/sub‑contractors and raise Purchase Requisitions accordingly.
• Ensure goods receipt is completed through SAP in a timely manner.
• Coordinate goods‑out logistics for all workshop product/equipment.
• File and organize necessary physical workshop documentation (e.g. MRRs).
• Ensure workshop waste is managed appropriately and efficiently.
• Regular progress reporting to Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager on upcoming calibration and/or maintenance requirements for all workshop tools and equipment.

What are we looking for?

• 3+ years proven relevant experience within logistics, finance or procurement.
• Previous experience with coordination between departments or different areas within a business.
• Experience in working to specifications and procedures.
• High level of competence in MS Office products, specifically Excel.
• Previous experience in a highly regulated industry advantageous.
• Previous procurement / purchasing experience advantageous.
• Questioning attitude.
• Good team working skills.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and presenting.
• Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can‑do attitude.
• Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions.
• Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Logical thinking.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Professional Body Membership.
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babbel – learn a new language.
• Generous family leave.

Minimum level of education required: Technical Certificate / Diploma

Minimum level of experience required: Experienced