Manufacturing day shift coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Day Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and supporting daily operations in the Finishing area, ensuring production runs efficiently, safely, and to required standards.

• Lead and coordinate Finishing area operations on the day shift.
• Ensure output, quality, and housekeeping standards are consistently met.
• Liaise with Team Leaders and departments to meet planning and customer deadlines.
• Ensure operator training, maintain training records, and support team flexibility.
• Enforce Health & Safety and COSHH compliance; investigate incidents and implement follow-ups.
• Support commissioning of new equipment and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage absence, lateness, and discipline in line with procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and MDC on projects and improvements.
• Assist with training, appraisals, and disciplinary processes across areas.

Keys to Success

• Clear communication and effective collaboration across departments.
• Solid understanding of production processes and quality standards.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to Health & Safety and adherence to site procedures.
• Focused on achieving targets and delivering on planning requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills to drive performance on shift.

• Ability to train, develop, and motivate team members.

• Organised, disciplined, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Previous manufacturing experience is essential – preferably within a modern factory environment. 
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.