At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate production schedules and ensure high-quality standards in luxury manufacturing.
- Company: Join a world-class manufacturing team in Leicester with a focus on British craftsmanship.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, potential for permanent position, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a chance to work with premium materials.
- Why this job: Be the key link in creating beautiful, high-end furniture and lighting.
- Qualifications: 3 years of experience in manufacturing scheduling and strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 33000 £ per year.
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Manufacturing Scheduler / Coordinator to join a world-class manufacturing team based in Leicester. This is a fixed-term contract, and plays a pivotal role in ensuring production runs smoothly, on time, and to the highest standards of luxury quality during a period of maternity cover.
You will act as the key link between internal and external craft workshops. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for high-end British craft skills, and a background in manufacturing coordination, this is the perfect challenge for you.
Key Responsibilities- Production Scheduling: Create, accurately maintain, and communicate a seamless production schedule for high-end furniture and lighting orders from deposit through to completion.
- Workshop Coordination: Oversee workloads across both in-house and third-party workshops, ensuring orders are completed to standard and ready at least a week prior to shipping.
- Quality Assurance & Inspections: Receive workshop deliveries, conduct pre-quality inspections, and schedule pre-QC site visits to remote workshops.
- Financial & Stock Admin: Raise production purchase orders, approve high-value invoices in a timely manner, and provide accurate monthly output figures and third-party stock reports.
- Bespoke Estimating: Provide estimated costs for custom and bespoke projects, and manage order sheets.
- Relationship Management: Maintain strong working relationships with remote workshops and suppliers to ensure delivery timelines and quality benchmarks are achievable.
- Industry Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar scheduling or coordination role within a manufacturing environment.
- Technical Skills: Confident working across multiple Excel files. Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP (or a similar ERP system) is an advantage.
- Key Traits: A "can-do" attitude, self-motivated, and enthusiastic. You must possess a keen eye for detail and an appreciation for premium materials and craft skills.
- Logistics: A full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel regularly.
A competitive salary of £32,000 - £33,000. Opportunity for it to become permanent.
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Manufacturing Scheduler / Coordinator employer: Hays
Join a prestigious manufacturing team in Leicester, where your role as a Manufacturing Scheduler / Coordinator will be pivotal in delivering high-end luxury products. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values attention to detail and craftsmanship, offering competitive salaries and the potential for permanent employment. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, this is an excellent place for those passionate about quality and innovation in manufacturing.
