Production Co-ordinator

Role Overview

The Production Co-ordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless and efficient flow of daily production operations. This position involves scheduling production runs, closely tracking progress against targets, and collaborating with various teams including procurement, quality assurance, warehousing, and dispatch to meet business objectives and delivery deadlines.

Key Duties

• Organize and oversee everyday production activities to maintain smooth workflow.
• Develop and update production schedules according to demand and resource availability.
• Liaise with teams responsible for production, quality control, procurement, warehouse management, and dispatch.
• Monitor progress towards production goals and ensure completion within stipulated timeframes.
• Manage raw material stock levels and coordinate procurement to avoid shortages.
• Keep accurate records and documentation relating to production outputs and schedules.
• Follow up on work orders to guarantee timely execution of production tasks.
• Support manpower planning and optimal utilization of machinery.
• Detect and report any delays or obstacles affecting the production process to higher management.
• Adhere strictly to quality standards, safety guidelines, and company policies.
• Engage with vendors and suppliers concerning production needs and requirements.
• Prepare detailed reports on production performance daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Participate in inventory control activities and stock reconciliations.
• Assist the Production Manager with initiatives to improve processes and enhance productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent coordination and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise across departments.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other tools for reporting and documentation.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Prior knowledge of production planning and inventory management is advantageous but not mandatory.