Production Planning Coordinator. Job in Wednesbury LilyLifestyle Jobs

Planning Coordinator Permanent position 30k per annum

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

We require a proactive Production Planning Coordinator to oversee and optimise part and material requirements throughout the manufacturing processes. This role involves planning and scheduling of material, reviewing demand, raising and expediting components to ensure timely availability for production, and supporting manufacturing to meet production plans and On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery targets to customers.

Key Responsibilities for a Planning Coordinator

• Demand Allocation: Through a new operating system, allocate demand to the correct areas in a timely fashion.
• Material Planning & Scheduling: Plan and schedule material requirements across all manufacturing areas to ensure the continuous flow of components and minimise production downtime.
• Works Order Creation: From the final demand destination, raise the relevant works orders for each manufacturing area in line with pan size and batch size limitations before tool servicing. Also, raise the plating demands for raw parts to be sent to platers for processing.
• Kanban's: Raise works orders for the relevant cells to replenish used stock to initiate the casting or machining process and refill the Kanban's.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with departments such as Diecast, Press Shop, and the Movement Team to expedite material through the system to meet assembly requirements, including updating cell status boards with delivery dates for missing parts.
• Sales Orders: Release the production orders for the sales orders, staple, and place them in the relevant pigeonholes to be collected by the Team Leaders.
• Consumables: Order all consumable requirements across the business outside the system, including workwear, cleaning products, production, maintenance, engineering, and tool room items.
• Call Offs: Create and place orders for weekly call‑offs of Kanban items from suppliers.
• Service Orders: Raise all purchase orders (POs) to send parts out for additional processing (e.g., plating, hardening, printing, grinding) for use as finished components.
• Purchasing: Ensure all components required are placed through the system in a timely fashion to meet customer needs and satisfy business KPIs.
• Problem‑solving: The ability to identify challenges, analyse complex situations, and develop effective, practical solutions to achieve organisational goals. This involves assessing data, anticipating potential issues, evaluating alternative strategies, and making informed decisions that balance resources, timelines, and objectives.

Experience required for a Planning Coordinator

• Proficiency in production planning and purchasing software.
• Strong knowledge of material planning and scheduling principles.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Manufacturing and Production background an advantage.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is preferred.

Experience: At least 1‑3 years of experience in production planning or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.