Production Coordinator
Job Summary
The Production Coordinator manages tank farm activities to ensure seamless blending and filling operations. This role acts as a bridge between Production, Planning, and Quality teams to maintain material availability and accurate inventory. The position focuses on operational efficiency, stock management, and minimizing production delays.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily tank farm and blending operations
- Manage inventory, stock takes, and reconciliation
- Liaise between Production, Planning, and Quality teams
- Perform material sampling and track transfer activities
- Ensure safety compliance and operational efficiency
Required Skills
- 3-5 years manufacturing experience
- Tank farm and liquid transfer knowledge
- Inventory control and SAP experience
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Safety awareness in chemical operations
Job Details
Operations Coordination:
- Coordinate daily tank farm activities to support production requirements and blending schedules.
- Liaise with Tank Farm personnel to ensure timely tank-to-tank and tank-to-blending transfers.
- Monitor tank availability, line readiness, and material status to prevent production interruptions.
- Perform base oil, additive, and finished product sampling activities as requested.
- Track transfer activities and communicate operational issues to Production Supervisors and Management.
- Monitor inventory movement and maintain operational awareness of critical stock levels.
Coordination & Planning:
- Coordinate transfer scheduling and tank utilization planning to support production priorities.
- Review stock balances against production requirements and identify potential shortages or discrepancies.
- Support alignment between Production, Tank Farm, and Planning teams.
- Track and report operational issues impacting production efficiency or material availability.
Stock Take & Inventory Control:
- Coordinate weekly/monthly stock take activities for production-related inventory and tank farm base oil.
- Support tank dipping, physical inventory verification, and stock reconciliation activities.
- Ensure proper stock count documentation and adherence to procedures.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and support variance analysis.
- Coordinate SAP inventory verification and ensure timely reporting.
Documentation:
- Ensure inventory records are updated correctly.
- Maintain operational records for transfers, sampling, stock take, and reconciliation.
Safety, Health & Environment:
- Ensure all coordination activities comply with safety requirements and regulations.
- Promote safe work practices during transfer, sampling, and stock take.
- Participate in incident investigations and support corrective actions.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to improve transfer coordination, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Support initiatives to reduce production delays.
Requirements:
- NITEC / Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in lubricant, chemical, or process manufacturing.
- Experience in tank farm operations, inventory coordination, or production support.
- Understanding of tank farm operations, liquid transfer systems, and inventory control.
- Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of safety practices related to bulk liquid handling and chemical operations.