Manufacturing/Production Coordinator II

ITW•Troy, AL

3d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

ITW Food Equipment Group’s Warewash Business Unit in Troy, Ohio, is hiring an on-site Manufacturing/Production Coordinator II. Under direct supervision, this role carries out company policies and programs related to production scheduling, purchasing, and inventory control, and works with confidential data. The coordinator acts as a liaison among purchasing, manufacturing, customer service, and the distribution center. The position schedules production jobs in response to user requests, may monitor scheduled jobs, reviews output, coordinates changes, and communicates changes to affected groups. Key activities include scheduling customer orders and maintaining accurate ship dates in Epicor; preparing production schedules; verifying bills of material for special engineered features; releasing service orders and stock pulls to the shop floor; coordinating order changes; arranging materials and deliveries; preparing and expediting shipments; and supporting cost-effective purchasing. The role also handles computer entries and paperwork, problem-material returns or replacements, Kanban and vendor-managed inventory, cycle-count system updates and issue resolution, and purchase reconciliation with accounts payable and receiving. This is an hourly, first-shift, on-site manufacturing role. Work takes place in both a non-air-conditioned manufacturing environment and an air-conditioned office environment. Required PPE includes steel- or composite-toed safety shoes and eye protection; hearing protection and gloves are required in some facility areas as applicable. High-frequency welding is performed in the facility. The role involves frequent sitting or standing at a computer, use of hands and arms, and walking, with occasional lifting or moving of up to 35 pounds. The hourly range is $24.40–$30.20.

Requirements

Detail oriented.
Strong math skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to prioritize and strong organizational skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience or knowledge of an ERP system, preferably Epicor.
Understanding of MRD application and Kanban system.
Associate degree in business or a related field with at least 3 years of experience, or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Able to sit or stand while using a computer, use hands and arms, walk frequently, and occasionally lift or move up to 35 pounds.
Wear required PPE, including steel- or composite-toed safety shoes and eye protection; hearing protection and gloves are required in some areas as applicable.

Responsibilities

Schedule customer orders and maintain accurate ship dates in Epicor (ERP) for assigned products.
Ensure bills of material are accurate for special engineered features and provide them to the production floor.
Release service orders and stock pulls to the shop floor and help ensure on-time delivery.
Prepare production schedules for manufactured products and accessories.
Coordinate order changes with customer service and notify all affected areas.
Set up and maintain purchasing and delivery arrangements for materials needed to meet production needs.
Prepare and expedite shipments to warehouses or directly to customers.
Ensure cost-effective purchasing arrangements for internal and external customers and suppliers.
Accurately process computer entries and paperwork.
Segregate problem material and handle returns or replacements.
Set up and work with Kanban and vendor-managed inventory.
Update inventory systems for cycle counting and reporting; help troubleshoot cycle-count issues, identify root causes, and resolve them.
Collaborate on Kanban setup, including creating and maintaining cards.
Work with accounts payable and receiving to reconcile purchases.
Carry out other duties that support scheduling, purchasing, and inventory control functions.
Review production output, coordinate changes to scheduled production jobs, and communicate changes to affected groups.
Act as a liaison among purchasing, manufacturing, customer service, and the distribution center.