Production Support Coordinator

Location Sedgefield
Discipline: Engineering & Manufacturing
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £31,000
Contact name: Annabel Mills

Contact email: annabel@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23428
Published: about 21 hours ago

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Production Support Coordinator  to support a dynamic and growing manufacturing team.

You’ll maintain accurate shop-floor data, support LEAN initiatives, improve workflow efficiency, and help drive on-time production. Working with the Production Manager and Team Leaders, you’ll uphold operational standards and contribute to continuous improvement in a cross-functional, detail-oriented environment.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Support Team Leaders with LEAN processes, shop-floor data, and job ticket completion

  • Prepare production paperwork, labels, and dispatch documentation

  • Monitor production schedules, analyse output, and support OTIF targets

  • Drive efficiency improvements using LEAN methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (6S, Kaizen, root-cause analysis)

  • Maintain training records, SOPs, and documentation; identify skill gaps

  • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards

  • Collect, analyse, and report production data; maintain MRP/ERP systems

  • Collaborate across Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer Service

  • Perform additional duties as required by the Production Manager

 

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • Analytical with strong attention to detail

  • Manufacturing or production experience

  • Knowledge of LEAN principles and continuous improvement

  • Confident using MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel advanced)

  • Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental practices

 

Desirable:

  • LEAN or Six Sigma certification

  • Experience delivering or supporting training

  • Knowledge of production scheduling tools and performance reporting

  • Experience with Kaizen, 5S/6S, or similar CI initiatives

 

Benefits:

  • Monthly social events

  • Company Sick Pay Scheme

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Free on-site parking