Production & Shipping Coordinator

£30,000 - £40,000+ Benefits + Bonus + 32 days' holiday + staff rewards & discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, training and clear progressionSwadlincote

Step into an autonomous Production & Logistics role where you'll shape day-to-day operations and carve out a clear path into senior management.

This role blends production planning with export logistics, ensuring smooth international shipments - especially to North America. You'll coordinate daily schedules, manage materials, and take ownership of all commercial invoices, customs documentation and tariff compliance for overseas deliveries.

What you'll do

• Build and adjust production schedules from forecasts, orders and inventory.
• Coordinate international shipments: carriers, freight forwarders, transport routes.
• Prepare commercial invoices and export paperwork for North America.
• Ensure compliance with tariffs, Incoterms and customs regulations.
• Monitor stock levels and liaise with suppliers for timely replenishment.
• Analyse logistics performance, cost and delivery times, reporting to management.
• Champion safety standards and continuous improvement across planning and logistics.

What you'll need

• Proven logistics/export experience with international shipping.
• Hands-on knowledge of commercial invoices & customs compliance
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making with clear communication and teamwork.
• Solid grasp of quality control, safety procedures and planning best practice.
• Organised, time-efficient and comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Competent with planning/logistics software and data reporting.

Benefits

• 32 days' holiday incl. Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured).
• Life Assurance.
• Staff rewards & discounts platform.
• Training with a defined progression pathway in a fast-growing, innovative company.

About the companyAn expanding organisation operating at the intersection of manufacturing and construction, known for investing in training, continuous improvement and long-term careers. Growth creates progression opportunities for planners who deliver impact.How to applyApply now with your CV KeywordsProduction Planner, Logistics Planner, Production schedules, Materials planning, Inventory levels, Transport coordination, Supplier & customer relations, Data analysis and reporting, Safety procedures, Continuous improvement, Manufacturing planning, Construction planning, Swadlincote, On-site role, Monday to Friday