Production Coordinator

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Job Summary

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world’s largest companies.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Coordinator for our day shift, located in our D2 facility in Dundalk, Ireland.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Coordinator will assist in leading and managing the production teams with responsibility for the planning and coordination of manufacturing processes.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in production and people management, leadership, people development, change management and continuous improvement initiatives.  

What a typical day looks like:

• Assisting the Assistant Production Manager in project planning and execution and overseeing production processes for our evening shifts.

• Assisting the Assistant Production Manager in ensuring Anord Mardix products are manufactured efficiently, effectively and to required deadlines.

• Assessing project and resource requirements.

• Ensuring all site requirements are addressed and completed.

• Reporting any additional production requests and costs to the Assistant Production Manager.

• Assisting in the recruitment process for production employees.

• Assisting and co-ordinating with day shift to ensure efficient and effective transition of tasks.

• Managing production employee’s performance to ensure standards of behaviour and discipline are met and maintained.

• Managing and sign off employee probation periods

• Monitor production team’s absence levels and timekeeping and assist with any performance / disciplinary processes

• Managing Team Leaders effectively, including holidays, absences, and flexibility to ensure production is not disrupted.

• Managing each Team Leader’s work, output, and ability to report to the Assistant Production Manager.

• Ensuring Safe Working Procedures are followed at all times by all employees.

• Ensuring high levels of health and safety are maintained.

• Assisting the Production Team and SHEQ team in maintaining the Anord Mardix site.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Minimum of 3-5 years production & people management experience

• Previous experience co-ordinating/managing shift work a distinct advantage

• Experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and sheet metal work would be highly advantageous

• Proficient in MS Office programmes including Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to read technical drawings is essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to motivate & co-ordinate team to work to tight deadlines

• Previous knowledge/experience in control systems

• Ability to organise own workload and use initiative

• Confident under pressure and able to handle multifaceted objectives

• High level of organisation

• An understanding of all relevant Health & Safety regulations

 What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;

• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;

• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

  • A merit-based annual pay review

  • Enhanced annual leave

  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards

  • Referral bonus

  • Volunteer days

  • Group Life Insurance, including a death-in-service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Sick pay scheme

  • Cyc