Working closely with production, procurement, and commercial teams, you will play a key role in balancing workloads, optimising capacity, and supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.
Salary:
* £32k - £40k per annum
Working hours:
* Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
* Coordinate workflow across laser cutting, CNC punching, press brake, fabrication, welding, painting, and finishing departments.
* Monitor production progress, proactively resolving scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and delays.
* Work closely with procurement to ensure materials are available in line with production requirements.
* Collaborate with commercial and customer service teams to prioritise urgent and high-value customer orders.
* Maximise machine utilisation and labour efficiency to achieve production targets.
* Monitor and report on key performance indicators including on-time delivery, lead times, capacity, and work-in-progress.
* Present weekly production capacity plans and highlight any operational constraints.
* Maintain accurate production data within ERP/MRP systems.
* Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within planning and scheduling processes.
* Support long-term production planning and capacity forecasting
Required Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience within sheet metal, fabrication, or precision engineering is highly desirable.
* Good understanding of fabrication processes including laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, and finishing.
* Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other planning tools.
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies would be advantageous.
* Experience with CAD/CAM systems and manufacturing workflows is desirable.
* HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline is desirable.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to join a fast-growing manufacturing business.
* Collaborative and supportive working environment.
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
* The chance to play a key role in improving production efficiency and operational performance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where you can make a genuine impact on production performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are passionate about improving operational efficiency, SourceCo would love to hear from you
Salary description
£32000.00 - £40000.00 per year