Manufacturing Scheduler / Coordinator

Manufacturing Scheduler / Coordinator 18 month FTC Leicester Based Full-Time An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Manufacturing Scheduler / Coordinator to join a world-class manufacturing team based in Leicester. This is a fixed-term contract, and plays a pivotal role in ensuring production runs smoothly, on time, and to the highest standards of luxury quality during a period of maternity cover.You will act as the key link between internal and external craft workshops. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for high-end British craft skills, and a background in manufacturing coordination, this is the perfect challenge for you.Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Scheduling: Create, accurately maintain, and communicate a seamless production schedule for high-end furniture and lighting orders from deposit through to completion.Workshop Coordination: Oversee workloads across both in-house and third-party workshops, ensuring orders are completed to standard and ready at least a week prior to shipping.Quality Assurance and Inspections: Receive workshop deliveries, conduct pre-quality inspections, and schedule pre-QC site visits to remote workshops.Financial and Stock Admin: Raise production purchase orders, approve high-value invoices in a timely manner, and provide accurate monthly output figures and third-party stock reports.Bespoke Estimating: Provide estimated costs for custom and bespoke projects, and manage order sheets.Relationship ..... full job details .....