Operations Coordinator

Operations Coordinator | Warrington | Up to £40,000 DOE Hours: 39 per week (Mon-Thurs 8:00-4:30, Fri 8:00-3:30) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Operations Coordinator to join a leading global manufacturer and service provider in the industrial engineering sector. This newly created role, introduced due to business growth, offers a clear progression route into an Operations Manager position. You will support daily operations across purchasing, production scheduling, stock control, quality assurance, and administration. This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive, organised individual comfortable working across both office and yard activities. Operations Coordinator Key Responsibilities: · Assist with daily operational activities and gradually take on wider operations management. · Support workload delegation, monitor progress, and ensure production priorities are met. · Interpret engineering drawings and assist with basic CAD tasks when required. · Create and update production schedules, WIP sheets, furnace schedules, and job trackers. · Attend morning meetings and weekly WIP reviews. · Operate the furnace and arrange internal/external bake-outs as needed. · Carry out quality checks on moulds before casting and ensure MQAD documentation is accurate. · Maintain yard organisation, safety, and housekeeping standards. · Assist with purchasing, including obtaining quotes, comparing prices, and supporting supplier management. · Compile and check Bills of Materials (BOM), confirm stock availability, and create material requirement lists. · Set up new suppliers, maintain part pricing in the Visual system, and arrange subcontracted services. · Order materials, consumables, PPE, pallets, timber, and other production/site requirements. · Perform stock bookings, inventory adjustments, and ensure accurate data in the Visual system. · Carry out monthly and six-monthly stock checks, maintain min/max levels, and trigger orders as necessary. · Monitor and manage stock levels through the Visual system. · Support unloading deliveries and general yard activities (forklift licence desirable). · Determine whether materials are stock or job-specific to ensure accurate booking. · Arrange shipments, prepare delivery notes, and ensure records are uploaded to SharePoint. · Coordinate labour requirements when necessary. · Open new jobs in SharePoint and Visual, uploading budgets, quotes, and purchase orders. · Prepare and maintain Quality Control Packs, job files, MQADs, and manufacturing schedules. · Support costing and quoting for internal/external precast and formwork work. · Update daily UK labour plans and forecast manning levels 4-6 weeks ahead. Operations Coordinator Requirements: · Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments. · Ability to read engineering drawings; basic CAD skills or willingness to learn. · Advanced Excel skills for managing complex spreadsheets. · Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively. · Confident communicator able to work with office and yard teams. · Proactive, hands-on approach to operational tasks. · Forklift licence desirable (must be in date). · Understanding of purchasing or materials planning is advantageous. What's on Offer: · Clear progression path into an Operations Manager role. · Full training across systems (including Visual), processes, and production requirements. · A varied, hands-on role within a supportive, growing global organisation. · Excellent opportunity to build skills in operations, procurement, production, and quality. BH35008