Job Role: Tooling Project Coordinator
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £35,000k- £40,000k Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, health cash plan, employee assistant programme, Holiday increase with 5 years' service, onsite parking, social events
The Company:
We are a dynamic team of engineering experts, committed to assisting customers in meeting their precise specifications and requirements for a wide range of meticulously manufactured parts and projects. Our company specializes in precision manufacturing of gears, splines, and threads for demanding, high-profile industries. Our dedication to excellence is evident in every aspect of our work. We are currently seeking a Tooling Project Coordinator to join our team.
Job Role Responsibilities:
Manage tooling projects from sales to delivery.
Lead project meetings, updating on timing, status, risks, and opportunities.
Ensure projects meet quality, cost, and on-time delivery standards.
Coordinate with Sales Managers and Design Engineers on schedules and delivery changes.
Identify and assess specification changes and their impacts on costs and lead times.
Communicate capacity constraints and delays with Production Manager and team leaders.
Apply "Design for Manufacture and Assembly" principles.
Provide daily project updates to all stakeholders.
Monitor project costs and share insights for future cost improvements.
Track parts through production to meet delivery dates.
Collaborate with production supervisors for assembly readiness.
Optimize work scheduling to maximize capacity and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Aim to improve On-Time Delivery to over 95%.
Establish a robust process for "Design for Manufacture" with engineering teams.
Develop a tooling design cost model and database to enhance quoting accuracy.
Essential/Desirable:
Effective Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication in technical and business contexts.
High Work Ethic: Energetic, passionate, and resilient with the ability to handle long hours and multiple priorities.
Software Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
ERP/MRP Knowledge: Familiar with using ERP/MRP systems for data in timing plans and cost management.
Quality and Compliance: Adheres to quality and business procedures.
Regular Reporting: Updates progress reports regularly.
Data Management: Organizes and stores project data for future use.
Complex Information: Effectively analyzes and communicates complex information.
KPI Support: Aids in achieving KPIs for quality, cost, and delivery in tooling projects.
Team Mentorship: Provides coaching and mentoring to team leaders.
Supplier Coordination: Assists with purchasing and supplier follow-ups.
Quality Standards: Ensures compliance with TS16949, ISO14001, ISO9001, and other relevant standards