Production Coordinator (Heavy Machinery Manufacturing)
Posted 1 week ago by Certain Advantage
£35,000 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
Mansfield, UK
Summary: The Production Coordinator role in heavy machinery manufacturing involves overseeing production teams and ensuring operational standards are met. This permanent, site-based position offers opportunities for career progression and requires hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will act as a key link between management and shop floor teams, driving performance and safety. The role is based in a reputable manufacturing company experiencing growth due to international export deals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate production teams across multiple workstations, ensuring output meets agreed plans
- Carry out pre-start safety checks, report near misses, and monitor team welfare
- Track performance metrics and ensure operational standards are consistently met
- Troubleshoot machinery and material issues to minimise downtime
- Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained and operating effectively
- Promote and enforce health & safety procedures across all activities
- Support and train operatives on safety standards and best practices
- Act as designated Fire Officer and ensure fire safety compliance
- Assist the Production Manager with planning and daily operations
- Monitor absence levels, maintain records, and support absence management
- Maintain clear communication between senior leadership and shop floor teams
Key Skills:
- Background in heavy machinery, manufacturing, or similar hands-on environment
- Strong practical knowledge of machinery, maintenance, and production processes
- Natural leadership ability, with confidence to manage and motivate teams
- Health & safety awareness
- Looking for progression into a senior operational / leadership role
Salary (Rate): £35000 yearly
City: Mansfield
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Production Coordinator (Heavy Machinery Manufacturing)
£32,000 – £35,000 + Training + Development + Potential for Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Health & Wellbeing Benefits
Mansfield
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Production Coordinator based near Mansfield.
This role is on a permanent basis and is fully site-based.
Are you from a heavy machinery manufacturing background, looking to step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact on operations and team performance?
Do you have hands-on experience in a heavy engineering environment, looking to develop your career, in a key position where you’ll act as a key right-hand to senior management, with genuine progression opportunities?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, rapidly growing manufacturing business, where you’ll play a critical role in coordinating production activities, supporting teams on the ground, and driving operational standards.
The Company:
We are working with a highly reputable rail manufacturing business based near Mansfield, with a strong operational footprint and a focus on continuous improvement, safety, and team development. The company is an exciting phase of growth, supported by a major international export deal, driving continued investment and growth across the business.
The Role:
This is a Production Coordinator role; supporting the Production Manager and acting as a key link between management and shop floor teams.
You will initially oversee a small team (circa 10 operatives), with the opportunity to grow your responsibilities and team size over time as you develop within the role.
Day to Day:
- Coordinate production teams across multiple workstations, ensuring output meets agreed plans
- Carry out pre-start safety checks, report near misses, and monitor team welfare
- Track performance metrics and ensure operational standards are consistently met
- Troubleshoot machinery and material issues to minimise downtime
- Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained and operating effectively
- Promote and enforce health & safety procedures across all activities
- Support and train operatives on safety standards and best practices
- Act as designated Fire Officer and ensure fire safety compliance
- Assist the Production Manager with planning and daily operations
- Monitor absence levels, maintain records, and support absence management
- Maintain clear communication between senior leadership and shop floor teams
- Background in heavy machinery, manufacturing, or similar hands-on environment
- Strong practical knowledge of machinery, maintenance, and production processes
- Natural leadership ability, with confidence to manage and motivate teams
- Health & safety awareness
- Looking for progression into a senior operational / leadership role
- Employee Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Annual Salary Reviews & Pension Contributions
- Monthly Rewards & Recognition
- Long Service Awards & Gift Vouchers
- 33 Days Holiday (increasing with service)
- Company Socials
- Career Development & Sponsored Training
- Free Eye Tests & Specsavers Vouchers
- Holiday Trading Scheme
- Employee Discount Platform (Retail, Gyms, Tech, Travel)
- Employee Assistance Programme
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