Operations Coordinator - Manufacturing

Overview

Core Responsibilities

• **Project Liaison**
• : Serve as the primary point of contact between site teams, factory production, and subcontractors to ensure everyone is aligned with the project schedule.
• **Production Planning**
• : Coordinate daily and weekly workshop schedules to ensure joinery items (like doors, wardrobes, and counters) are manufactured and dispatched according to site installation priorities.
• **Resource Coordination**
• : Monitor manpower allocation, material deliveries, and equipment availability to prevent operational bottlenecks.
• **Documentation & Reporting**
• : Maintain accurate project records, including LPOs, delivery notes, daily site reports, and status trackers (Green/Amber/Red) for management.
• **Procurement Support**
• : Coordinate with the procurement department to ensure long-lead items and raw materials (veneer, hardware, MDF) are ordered and delivered on time.
• **Quality & Compliance**
• : Assist in QC inspections before dispatch to ensure all custom-made items match the approved shop drawings and quality standards.

Key Skills & Requirements

• **Experience**
• : Typically requires 2–5 years of experience in the UAE Joinery & fit-out industry or a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• **Technical Literacy**
• : Ability to read and interpret technical shop drawings and bill of quantities (BOQs) to coordinate effectively with the technical team.
• **Software Proficiency**
• : Strong command of MS Excel, project management tools (like MS Project or Trello), and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite or SAP).
• **Logistics Management**
• : Knowledge of dispatch scheduling and warehouse coordination to ensure fragile joinery items reach the site safely.
• **Soft Skills**
• : High-level multitasking, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.