Projects Co-ordinator/Assistant Planner - Industrial placement/FTC
The Projects Coordinator/Assistant Planner is an entry-level role designed for individuals and undergraduates who are seeking practical industry experience during their sandwich year or industrial placement in project management within a dynamic engineering environment.
This is an onsite based role and will be split across 4 days (30 hours), Project Coordinator (2 days) & Assistant Planner (2 days) and will be on a fixed term contract for a length of 12 months.
The Projects Coordinator will handle the data collection, analysis, and reporting aspects of project delivery, while also providing essential support to the engineering team. They will support the team with project updates, documentation, and communication between departments.
The Production Planning Assistant is an entry-level role targeted at undergraduates who are seeking practical experience during their sandwich year or industrial placement. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in production planning, supply chain management, and operational processes within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What does the role involve?
Project/Production Planning and Coordination: Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and schedules. Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to monitor timely delivery of project components and flag if off track. Assist in creating and maintaining manufacturing schedules to ensure the timely delivery of products while optimising resource use.
Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting: Gather and compile project-related data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to support project tracking, budget management, and performance evaluation. Analyse manufacturing data to support decision-making processes and identify areas for improvement
Documentation Management: Maintain up-to-date project documentation, including drawing registers, manuals, timelines and progress reports. Ensure all project documents are properly filed and accessible.
Inventory Management and Order Processing: Assist in monitoring inventory levels, ensuring that raw materials and finished goods are available to meet production requirements without overstocking or risking expiration. Support the processing of production orders, coordinating with supply chain and manufacturing teams to ensure all necessary materials are in place.
Budget Monitoring: Track project expenses and budgets, ensuring alignment with financial forecasts. Prepare financial reports and assist in budget adjustments as required.
Support for Procurement: Creation and tracking of project related purchase orders, ensuring correct budget allocation, payment terms adherence and delivery timescales are met.
Learning and Development: Engage in training and development opportunities to gain a comprehensive understanding of production planning processes and industry practices.
What can you bring to the role?
- Excellent analytical skills and use of Sheets/Excel.
- Great attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good stakeholder management skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Are there Development Opportunities?
- Increased knowledge of Sheets/Excel.
- Opportunity to learn new software platforms such as MS Project, AutoCad, Odoo, Agility.
- Critical Path Analysis and project risk mitigation.
- Communication and supplier liaison skills
What can we offer you?
We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go-givers; our diverse talents work cross-functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It’s just who we are!
Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Long Service Awards
- 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
- Flexible Career opportunities
- Up-skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns
- 2 Volunteering days per year
- Matched Charitable Giving Scheme
Want to hear more? Apply today!
About us
Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, we are a British, B Corp™ certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise.
Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy® of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti-ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful-looking skin.
Want to do a little more research before you apply?
Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on Linkedin, Glassdoor & Instagram.
At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non-minority grouping tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard ). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!
- Department
- Operations & Supply Chain
- Role
- Engineering
- Locations
- Innovation Centre
Projects Co-ordinator/Assistant Planner - Industrial placement/FTC
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