Manufacturing Coordinator

Manufacturing Coordinator

Location: Huddersfield, UK
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday, flexibility required)

About the Company & Role

We are working with a well-established and highly respected manufacturing organisation operating within a specialist engineering environment. Due to continued growth and a focus on operational excellence, they are looking to appoint a Manufacturing Coordinator to support their manufacturing function.

This position plays a key role in supporting senior leadership and the wider manufacturing team through accurate data collection, reporting, and coordination activities. You will be responsible for producing KPI reports, maintaining production data, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, helping to drive performance and efficiency across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, consolidate, and verify production data from multiple sources (e.g. ERP systems, Excel, manual reports)
• Produce and distribute weekly and monthly KPI reports, including:Maintain and manage databases and spreadsheets for operational tracking and reporting
  • Production output
  • Downtime and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
  • Labour productivity
  • On-time delivery and schedule adherence
• Work closely with team leaders and supervisors to ensure accurate and timely data input
• Identify trends, anomalies, and performance issues, escalating where required
• Support the preparation of presentations and reporting packs for performance reviews
• Assist with administrative duties such as document control, scheduling, and record keeping
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting tools and processes
• Track and monitor completion of improvement actions

About You

Qualifications:

• Minimum: GCSEs (or equivalent)
• Preferred: A Levels (or equivalent)

Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or operational support role
• Strong data handling and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret and present information clearly
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced level preferred)
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• PowerPoint skills for presenting data and insights
• Exposure to Power BI or similar reporting tools is advantageous
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Key Competencies

Problem Solving:

• Able to interpret data, identify issues, and support decision-making
• Proactive approach to resolving challenges and improving processes

Communication & Influence:

• Confident working with stakeholders at all levels
• Able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences

Organisation & Delivery:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Consistently meets deadlines and maintains high-quality output

Additional Information

• No direct reports
• No travel required