Position Summary

The Production Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating key aspects of operations, logistics, customer support, and administrative functions within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures production schedules are maintained, customer orders are fulfilled on time, and communication flows efficiently across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all safety regulations and complete required safety training

• Create, maintain, and distribute production schedules to meet delivery timelines and forecasted demand

• Develop and prioritize schedules, including special product requirements (e.g., input materials)

• Determine component requirement dates and communicate needs to leadership

• Prepare and issue weekly production worksheets, production cards, late order reports, and daily status reports

• Collaborate with operations to maintain schedule accuracy, quality standards, and on-time delivery

• Communicate delivery timelines to sales, customers, and internal teams

• Conduct weekly inventory analysis to support production planning

• Monitor machine capacity changes and labor constraints

• Participate in daily manufacturing meetings to provide updates and address concerns

• Identify and resolve production obstacles impacting timelines or quality

• Maintain accurate documentation and production logs

• Coordinate purchasing of raw materials, office supplies, and operational goods as needed

• Schedule inbound and outbound trucking and coordinate dock activity with shipping/receiving

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Support other departments and perform additional duties as assigned

• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and compliance

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or ERP systems preferred

• Ability to analyze inventory and production data

• Team-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, reaching, handling, and fingering

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally

• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor conditions, noise, fumes, or industrial environments

• Must be able to wear required PPE (steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.)

• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus required

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