Production Coordinator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Effective delivery of the customer services & supply chain process including:
- Demand planning for products, materials and logistics services.
- Focal point for Region swellable orders.
- Request for quotation to relevant vendors.
- Vendor selection based upon quality, cost, delivery, and service appropriate to the requirement.
- Work closely with production controllers / planners on job management through to closure and invoicing.
- Negotiation and placement of purchase orders in the business system with vendors for products, materials, and logistics services with particular attention to job margin.
- Ensure that all vendor quality assurance requirements are included in purchase orders and quality plans are implemented when required.
- Purchase order management, including expediting when necessary, to ensure that all delivery dates are maintained in the business system.
- Import/Export coordination, processing and tracking for all orders including working to all current legislation and Incoterms. Be vigilant to meet all Trade Compliance related processes including sanctioned country rules and procedures.
- Risk management and resolution of any issues that will affect the delivery to plan, to cost and to the correct quality.
- Report of progress as required to the business.
- Maintain both the hard copy and electronic job files and archiving system for full supply chain traceability.
- Work to all business processes relating to contract and supply chain management and work to improve processes wherever possible or create new processes if appropriate to supply chain and business development.
- Continuously work on improved costs for products and services including value analysis, benchmarking and strong negotiation.
- Report KPIs on a monthly basis.
- Maintain and manage the approved vendor list where appropriate including vendor qualification.
- Develop strong vendor relationships and participate in vendor development meetings and improvement plans.
- Assist in quality related activity such as NCR close out and new vendor evaluation.
- Carry out other work-related duties as may be assigned to you.
INDIVIDUAL QHSE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To demonstrate commitment to the quality of service, including quality of records produced, aiming at meeting and exceeding customer expectations;
- To demonstrate personal commitment to protection of Health, Safety and the Environment;
- To follow company QHSE Policy, relevant operational procedures, HSE procedures and risk assessments;
- To communicate and report on any perceived non-conformances or faults in the service provided or in the companys Quality or HSE Management Systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:A good standard of secondary education
Preferred:CIPS Membership or working towards membership
Desirable:Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
ISO-9001 Lead Auditor qualified
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
Essential:
- Experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing business environment and managing a diverse supply chain including procurement and logistics.
- Experience of vendor negotiations;
- Strong project management skills to ensure projects with complex supply chains are delivered on time and to cost with risks identified and mitigated;
- Demonstrate good communication skills, along with an ability to work in a team environment, as well as an ability to work unsupervised and exercise initiative to resolve potential problems;
- Working knowledge of design drawings, material specifications and key manufacturing processes;
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively utilise dedicated resources, and the ability to plan, control, and take responsibility for own work;
- Demonstrate competency in IT application tools as required.
Preferred:
- Machine shop or equivalent manufacturing background and experience;
- Vendor development process experience including continuous improvement techniques;
- Manufacturing planning and cost estimation;
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Ability to plan, control and take responsibility for own work and related decisions
- Problem solving approach and a get it right first time attitude
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, and good team work skills
- Strong ability to perform well under pressure of a high and varied work load, tight deadlines and changing job priorities
- Attention to detail in all aspects of the job role
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Coordinator roles across Tendeka's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,668 - £39,384 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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