Molding - SAP Production Control Coordinator - 7 am to 3 pm (Mon - Fri)
Polytainers Inc. · Lees Summit, MO · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Summary
The SAP Production Control Coordinator ensures the accuracy, flow, and integrity of all production-related data within SAP. This role supports daily manufacturing operations by reviewing production orders, investigating discrepancies, technically completing orders, and monitoring inventory across storage locations.
Key Responsibilities
Production Order Management
- Review and maintain production orders in SAP (PP).
- Review production orders for completion and transactional accuracy.
- Verify all material consumption, yield scrap, and inventory postings have been completed.
- Resolve outstanding COGI errors and inventory discrepancies before order closure.
- Perform Technical Completion (TECO) of production orders in accordance with established timelines.
- Ensure production orders are ready for month-end financial processing.
- Monitor order progress and ensure timely confirmations (yield, scrap, machine run time, and verify labour confirmation).
- Support supervisors and operators with SAP transaction issues (CO11N, COHV, COGI, COOIS, etc.).
Inventory & Material Control
- Monitor inventory PSA and NONHU storage locations (MMBE and MB52).
- Ensure MASS PSA locations are stocked (physically and systematically).
- Investigate and resolve stock variances, negative inventory, and incorrect postings.
- Cook with warehouse and production teams to correct physical vs. system inventory mismatches.
- Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to correct physical vs. system inventory mismatches.
- Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Ensure proper material staging, backflushing, and consumption postings for WIP and finished goods.
Data Integrity & Troubleshooting
- Analyze production variances and identify root causes (material usage, scrap, labor).
- Validate master data issues related to BOMs, work centers, production versions, and material masters.
- Collaborate with planning, quality, and maintenance to resolve systemic issues.
- Maintain clean, accurate SAP data to support KPIs, costing, and financial reporting.
Cross-Functional Support
- Work closely with Production Supervisors to ensure accurate shop-floor reporting.
- Partner with Supply Chain/Planning to ensure material availability and order readiness.
- Support Finance during month-end close by ensuring all orders are confirmed and TECO’d.
- Provide feedback and support to operators, leads, material handlers, and supervisors.
Qualifications
Education
- A High School Diploma is required.
- A post-secondary diploma in inventory management or equivalent experience is preferred.
Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, ideally in packaging (corrugated, labels, flexibles).
- Experience in production reporting, inventory control, or materials management.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in working with ERP systems (SAP PP and MM modules are considered an asset).
- Understanding of BOMs, routings, work centers, and production versions.
- Ability to analyze data and identify root causes of discrepancies.
- Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation).
Soft Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
- Problem-solving mindset with ability to work independently.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.