Average Production Coordinator salary in the UK

Shift Pattern - Saturday to Tuesday OR Sunday to Wednesday OR Wednesday to Saturday - 5:30pm to 5amRate of Pay - £18.04 per hourOvertime - Paid at x 1.25 after 48 hoursWhy Greencore?Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.Here at Manton Wood, we have a team of around 1,700 colleagues. We produce sandwiches and wraps for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Co-op, Asda, Morrisons, Boots, Aldi and Lidl. Our Manton Wood site has a gym, restaurant with hot food and a staff shop available to all our colleagues.What you'll be doingAs Line Coordinator at Greencore your role will have responsibility for a particular area or line in the factory with a key focus across People, Safety and Operations.Primary point of contact for a team of colleagues, meeting and greeting them on arrival and departure and ensuring they are equipped to succeedCoordinating colleagues so they can rotate across di­fferent tasks providing feedback on performance and adherence to operational standards helping build their skills and confidenceBeing a great talent spotter, supporting the development across your team and being the person your team looks to for guidance and supportCo-ordinating and covering breaks whilst managing working time and reporting absences to line managersMaking sure prestart safety checks are completed, reporting any near misses, and checking on the welfare of your teamEnsuring production is in line with the agreed plan during your shift, capturing key performance data and checking operational tasks are completed to our high standardsTrouble shooting any machinery or material issues and working with your colleagues you'll ensure that quality checks are completed for adherence to food safety, customer, and quality standardsIt's a busy and fast paced role, where each day brings a variety of challenges and rewards, working in a small team you'll be supported by our management teams and colleagues to help make every day taste better.What we're looking forYou will be a confident and clear communicator with the ability to engage, influence and motivate others, and enjoy working with people and teamsA commitment to not only self-development but also multi skilling and developing others in your teamA basic understanding and appreciation of health and safety and environmental practices and processesAn understanding of the changing demands and pace of a manufacturing processExperience having worked to deliver a production plan, meet key performance indicators, and also implement improvementsConfident using data and software systems e.g., data entry and paper traceability recordsWe're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidayCompetitive matched pension contributionsLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformFree car parkingEnhanced parental leave and menopause policiesFree on site gymStaff company shopThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.Please note due to high numbers of applications this role maybe closed before the posted closing date.

Job Title: Production Planner & Customer Service CoordinatorLocation: Fradley, StaffordshireSalary: £28,000 per annumJob type: Permanent, Full Time - 40hrs per weekHours: Mon - Fri - 8.30 to 5pm or 9am to 5.30pmKyocera SGS Precision Tools is a leading manufacturer of solid carbide cutting tools, renowned for designing high-performance solutions for machining challenging materials such as stainless steel and titanium. We support industries such as aerospace, medical, power generation, and motorsports by solving complex manufacturing challenges and improving process efficiency.We're now entering an exciting phase of growth, relocating to the Midlands to unite Kyocera SGS and Kyocera Unimerco Tooling under one roof; forming Kyocera's largest carbide tooling site in Europe.As part of this expansion, we're looking for a Customer Service & Production Planning Representative to join our team. This hybrid role combines customer service, production planning, and procurement support, offering excellent exposure across several key business areas.About the RoleYou will play a vital role in ensuring our customers receive outstanding service while supporting our production and purchasing functions. You'll work closely with internal departments and help maintain the smooth flow of information and materials across operations.Key ResponsibilitiesUpdate Works Orders and maintain production schedulesRaise purchase orders and support procurement activitiesHandle customer enquiries, prepare quotations, and process sales ordersCollaborate with Production, Sales, and Logistics teamsMaintain accurate records and documentation in relevant systemsWhat We're Looking ForExperience in production planning, procurement, or customer serviceProficient in Microsoft Office; ERP/MRP experience (Sage/SAPMAN advantageous)Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detailProactive, organised, and able to work across multiple tasksA flexible team player with a positive, solution-driven approachWhat You'll Get in ReturnWe offer a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including:22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service40 hour working week with some flexibility around start and finish timesAn extra paid day off on your birthdayCompany pension with 5% employer contributionPrivate medical insurance (after 12 months)Health Cashback PlanGroup Life Assurance and Income ProtectionEmployee Referral SchemeRegular social activities…plus more, all designed to support your wellbeing and recognise your contribution.If this role sounds perfect for you, please hit apply to submit your details to usCandidates with experience of; Production Coordinator, Production Assistant, Production Controller, Customer Support Administrator, Workshop Coordinator, Customer Service Associate, Production Operations Assistant, Customer Services, Workshop Support, Workshop Operations, Production Co-ordinator, Workshop Co-ordinator will also be considered for this role.

Your new companyWe are partnering with a growing manufacturing business to recruit a Production Coordinator to support the smooth running of production and warehouse operations.This is a hands-on, fast-paced role focused on coordinating workflows, ensuring materials availability, maintaining accurate stock control, and supporting on-time order fulfilment. You will play a key role in keeping operations organised, efficient, and aligned with customer requirements.Your new roleAs a Production Coordinator, your role will involve:Coordinate daily production activities to ensure workflows run smoothly and efficiently.Ensure all materials and components are picked and available ahead of production schedules.Monitor production progress and highlight any delays or issues.Support the team in maintaining consistent output and meeting deadlines.Coordinate order picking, packing, and despatch to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.Support goods-in activities including receipt, checking, and booking in stock.Maintain accurate stock records and ensure organised storage.Assist with the efficient handling of customer returns.Act as a key point of coordination between production, warehouse, and supply chain.Maintain and update internal systems, spreadsheets, and stock records.Support planning and prioritisation of workloads across the team.Ensure customer expectations and service levels are met.Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and processes.Support quality and compliance standards (e.g. ISO frameworks).Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.Ensure adherence to company policies and health & safety procedures.What you'll need to succeedExperience within a production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.Experience coordinating workflows, stock, or operational processes.Understanding of production processes and warehouse operations.Forklift licence (Desirable but not essential)This is a hands-on coordination role within a busy operational environment.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk