Production Coordinator

About the role

The Production Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating daily manufacturing activities to ensure efficient production flow and on-time delivery. This role acts as a key link between production, engineering, materials, and quality teams to maintain smooth operations, accurate documentation, and effective communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling & Planning: Coordinate daily and weekly production schedules based on demand, capacity, and resource availability. Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet changing priorities or resolve bottlenecks. Communicate schedule updates and priorities to production supervisors and team leads.
• Material & Resource Coordination: Ensure all materials, tools, and components are available for scheduled production runs. Collaborate with purchasing and inventory teams to manage shortages or delays. Track and report material usage, scrap, and production variances.
• Workflow & Documentation: Maintain accurate production records, work orders, and job travelers. Verify that production documentation (drawings, BOMs, instructions) is current and properly distributed. Support the implementation of new or revised work instructions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Serve as the liaison between production, quality, engineering, and logistics to resolve issues quickly. Participate in daily production meetings and provide updates on progress and challenges. Support cross-functional improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and output.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure production activities comply with company quality standards and safety policies. Report nonconformances and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Track and report key production metrics such as schedule adherence, output, and downtime. Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and workflow.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in production coordination, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning principles.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively under pressure.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills.
• Effective communicator across departments and levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Team player with a proactive and solution-focused attitude.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

• Experience with production coordination and scheduling.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proactive and solution-focused attitude.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance.
• Access to voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for overall well-being.

Pay

The range for this role is $32.33-$38.80/hr; however, Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.

Schedule

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