Production Flow Coordinator

Production Flow Coordinator

Location:
ChelmsfordDepartment: OperationsReports to: Operations Manager

Are you a natural problem-solver with a passion for keeping production running smoothly? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for a Production Flow Coordinator to join our client's Operations team and play a key role in ensuring their production processes run efficiently across Fibre, Insert Room, Milling, and Turning departments. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys planning, collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Production Flow Coordinator, you will:

• Review and analyse production plans across all main departments to identify bottlenecks, risks, and material flow issues.
• Monitor material availability for customer orders, highlighting shortages and potential delays.
• Work closely with department team leaders and Purchasing to confirm incoming material dates and availability.
• Adjust production schedules based on capacity, material flow, and part complexity to ensure achievable customer promise dates.
• Communicate updates proactively with Customer Service, especially when ship dates need revising.
• Collaborate with production teams and subcontractors to expedite materials or processes when required.
• Assess the impact of changes on internal and external customers and provide effective solutions.
• Optimise resource use while supporting continuous improvement across production planning and material flow.
• Document issues, actions, and improvements, contributing to planning process development.
• Provide support to other planning and production roles when needed.

What We're Looking For

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• Experience in production planning, material flow, or supply chain coordination within manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex production scenarios.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of machining, turning, or assembly processes (highly desirable).

Why Join?

You'll be part of an engaged, collaborative team where your ideas matter. In this role, you'll directly influence production performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across the business.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to receive your application!