Job Description
About the role
Planning/Scheduling Coordinators evaluate local production capacity and monitor the attainment of production schedules. They assist in forecasting production volumes, material usage, machine capacities, and department resources to plan and schedule production runs in an optimal sequence. Individuals in these roles monitor ship dates and assist with scheduling jobs into the production system. They serve as a point of contact with production, customer service, procurement, and other departments to coordinate efforts across functions. Individuals in these roles gather data and provide reports to assist with capacity evaluations for the departments or technologies they support. Planning/Scheduling Coordinators help troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to missing files, downtime, and equipment failure. Individuals in these roles enter information regarding materials, scheduling, and shipping details into Avery Dennison’s production systems.
Key Responsibilities
Work setup status: On-site .
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Evaluate local production capacity and monitor the overall attainment of production schedules to ensure operational efficiency.
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Assist in forecasting production volumes, material usage, machine capacities, and department resources to plan runs in an optimal sequence.
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Monitor critical ship dates and schedule incoming jobs directly into the company's production systems.
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Serve as the central point of contact between production, customer service, procurement, and other departments to coordinate cross-functional workflows.
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Gather performance data, generate capacity evaluation reports, and troubleshoot production issues related to missing files, downtime, or equipment failures.
Qualifications
Required
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Proven proficiency in production planning skills and production scheduling skills within a manufacturing environment.
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Strong capabilities in data entry and data analysis supported by an exceptional attention to detail.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate across internal departments.
Skills you need to succeed
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Demonstrated ability to display agility, deliver results, and simplify & prioritize when navigating complex organizational goals.
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High level of adaptability and resilience with a strict focus on delivering high-quality work.
Additional Information
What we offer
Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:
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Health & Financial Security: Enjoy Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance, a Cash Health Plan, a Pension, and free annual flu vaccinations
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Time Off & Flexibility: Benefit from 25 vacation days, plus statutory bank holidays, Parental leave, family-friendly policies, and Flexible working arrangements
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Well-being & Development: Access to our Employee Assistance Program, our Wellbeing Policy, and Individual Development Discussions for your career growth.
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On-site Perks: Take advantage of free onsite parking, free to use electric car charge points, a Cycle to Work scheme, and a comfortable on-site break area.
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Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.
Why join Avery Dennison
We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. Our Thermopatch Sports location, moved into in March 2025, is a brand new state of the art, collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Apparel division and employs approximately 30 talented individuals. Here, we produce Heat Transfer Labels for world-class brands such as Arsenal FC.. Key functions at this site include Production, Application, Distribution, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, EHS, and Supply Chain, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.
Pay Transparency Statement
GBP 26000 to GBP 33264 / yearly
The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
