Production Coordinator/Administrator - Yorkshire

Our client is a highly successful FMCG manufacturer looking for a dynamic and driven individual to join their team as a Production Coordinator/Administrator. The company have several manufacturing sites across the UK and are now looking for the right individual to join their established Wetherby division.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their skill set and develop their career.

Due to COVID-19 this role is temporarily remote, however, the company intends to implement a flexible, hybrid working programme within the near future.

The role

The Production Coordinator/Administrator will report into the Commercial Manager and be responsible for managing existing customer relations by maintaining communication and support through the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities will also include:

• Read and interpret designs in order to identify materials and estimate costs
• Timely preparation of quotations or proposals, including the completion of tenders, questionnaires and preparation of presentation material.
• Perform analysis and interpretation of historical market information to assist with successful price setting
• Attend project briefs to ensure that project is running to the original budgeted costs
• Proactively research alternative scenarios for manufacture/supply to ensure the most cost-effective solution
• Provide reporting and commentary on your accounts including profit enhancement, insights, learnings or opportunities.
• Accurate and timely purchasing of materials required.

The person

The successful applicant for the Production Coordinator/Administrator will;

• Have experience in a similar role, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing
• Have experience dealing with complex projects maintaining communication internal departments including production
• Have exceptional attention to detail
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be an effective team player
• Be adaptable and have the ability to learn
• Be highly numerate with excellent analytical skills with the ability to present findings to other members of the team

Thank you for your application, due to the high number of applicants unfortunately we are unable to respond to every candidate. If you have not heard from us within 30 days of your submission, we are sorry to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.