Production Co-Ordinator
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £30000 – £40000/annum Basic Overtime
ACS UK
ACS UK is a full-service manufacturing company, excelling in the manufacture of complex composite exterior and interior components, mouldings, sandwich, flat panels and laminates, for a multitude of industries such as Aerospace, Rail, Marine and Automotive, and their varied and specific applications.
Our long-standing history, experienced management, engineering capability and workforce have provided us with real-world experience, transforming customers’ design visions into composite reality.
ACS UK has a strong focus on production control and quality, with an ethos set deep in lean manufacturing, from engineering and project management, through to final release.
Purpose of a Production Co-Ordinator
Reporting to the area Team Leader, the Production Controller will oversee the full production lifecycle from customer order, programme planning, material supply and production progress through to customer delivery whilst ensuring customer expectations are met.
Key Responsabilities
* Plan and manage production tasks to protect TAKT including processing of required documentation.
* Planning ownership of a programme stream and control of its key planning input to the master production schedule.
* Liaison with other internal programme streams to ensure co-ordinated planning and ultimately operational plan adherence to ensure on time load and off load.
* Track, compile & report performance via KPI deck as defined by area Planning Manager.
* Material shortage risk mitigation.
* Works order housekeeping to maintain correct MRP demand for Supply Chain activity.
* Control production costs whilst maintaining quality standards.
* Monitor execution of works order ensuring offload dates are achieved.
* Work with cross-functional teams to complete works orders on time and within customer specification.
* Ensuring health and safety requirements are always met.
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation
Key Performance Measures
* On time delivery
* Lead time reduction
* Booking efficiency
* Productivity improvements
* Cost reduction
* Overtime
* Schedule adherence
* Health and Safety
Knowledge, Education and Skills
Knowledge:
* Supervisory experience gained in a manufacturing / engineering environment
Skills and Competencies:
* Ability to manage & balance competing multiple priorities and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations
* Strong management principles and excellent leadership skills, including previous success in similar roles
* A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others, by developing working relationships with all levels of the organization
* Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to assess risk and determine the path forward to minimize business impact
* Excellent analysis and evaluation skills with a drive to challenge the status quo
* Change management skills
* KPI & data focused
Professional Experience
* Experience in a similar role in a high volume, highly regulated operations environment, preferably automotive or aerospace
* Experience of lean, CI techniques and process improvement projects
Other Material Requirements
* Limited travel among sites may be required to support functions and visits.
Benefits
Employer Pension Contribution
Life Assurance
Simply Health- 24/7 GP Services, Dental, Optician (Option to enchance for you and family members)
Employee Assistance Programme- Confidential support for employees
Training, Learning and Development Opportunities
ACS UK is an equal opportunities employer
More Information
- Address CB25, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire
