Production Control Coordinator

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Daily Scheduling: Develop and maintain the master production schedule for printing presses, finishing equipment, and other dedicated items.
• Capacity Analysis: Monitor machine uptime and labor availability to identify bottlenecks before they impact delivery dates.
• Order Tracking: Act as the primary liaison between Sales/Customer Service and the Production floor to provide real-time updates on job status.
• Workflow Optimization: Batch similar jobs (by material or ink setup) to reduce changeover times and increase throughput.
• Procurement & Inventory Control: Strategic Sourcing: Purchase paper stocks, films, foils, and inks based on specific job requirements and historical usage.
  Inventory Accuracy: Conduct regular cycle counts and manage "Safety Stock" levels for high-use materials to prevent stockouts.
• Tooling Procurement: Coordinate the ordering of custom dies, plates, and cylinders required for specific label designs.
• Data Development: Develop relevant performance metrics (KPIs) to track production efficiency, procurement costs, and schedule attainment.
• Daily, Weekly, & Monthly Reporting: Monitor ongoing performance trends and issue comprehensive monthly reports to the management team.
• ERP Management: Maintain data integrity within the ERP/MRP system to ensure reporting accuracy.

General Operations

• Perform other operational and administrative duties as assigned by management to support the facility's goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 5+ years of practical experience and demonstrated mastery in related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Strong and accurate data entry skills.
• Willingness to participate in regular on-the-job training related to the role.