NEW VACANCY! (PK9067)
PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR
SCOTLAND
SALARY £40-45K (Depending on Experience)
Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of corrugated cardboard packaging, serving a wide range of markets throughout the UK with sustainable, high-quality products. They offer bespoke packaging solutions, including e-commerce and retail-ready packaging.
They are currently looking to recruit a Production Planning and Continuous Improvement Coordinator to support their manufacturing operations. This role ensures the smooth scheduling of production activities while driving efficiency and improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain an accurate production plan, ensuring all jobs are scheduled efficiently and delivered on time
- Monitor plan adherence throughout the day and proactively identify potential delays
- Communicate risks of late orders to Customer Services and discuss mitigation options with the Production Team Leader
- Brief the Production Team Leader on daily and weekly job expectations
- Ensure all required materials, tooling, and resources are available ahead of production
- Liaise with Transport to confirm readiness for dispatch
- Work closely with Production, Design, Transport, and Customer Services to maintain strong cross-department communication
- Support the Production Team Leader with planning-related queries and operational updates
- Lead and support site-level Continuous Improvement projects, focusing on efficiency and workflow optimisation
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements and present solutions to management
- Assist with maintaining BRCGS and ISO compliance across relevant departments
- Support internal audits, GMPs, documentation upkeep, and corrective/preventive action processes
- Ensure planning processes align with quality assurance requirements
Requirements:
- Experience in manufacturing, ideally within corrugated packaging or a similar fast-paced production environment
- Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently across departments
- Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Lean principles) is desirable
- Understanding of BRCGS and/or ISO standards is advantageous
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities