Production Coordinator (Packaging)

Millennium Print Group•Cary, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Coordinator is responsible for ensuring packaging materials are available, accurate, and properly coordinated to support daily manufacturing operations. This role oversees inventory management, production documentation, reporting, supplier coordination, and material planning activities while serving as a critical link between production teams, support departments, and external suppliers. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
2+ years of experience in manufacturing, packaging operations, inventory control, warehouse operations, materials coordination, supply chain support, or related fields.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
Experience investigating and resolving inventory and reporting discrepancies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Continuous improvement mindset and customer-focused approach.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate packaging material requirements to support daily and weekly production schedules.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to prevent production interruptions.
Review schedules and ensure packaging materials are available when needed.
Track shortages, variances, and inventory discrepancies and coordinate resolution efforts.
Maintain accurate inventory records, documentation, and planning tools.
Prepare and manage job jackets, material requests, waste tracking forms, and production-related documentation.
Support production teams by resolving packaging-related challenges and coordinating operational support activities.
Conduct inventory audits and investigate material discrepancies.
Track daily production activity and maintain reporting records.
Develop reports, dashboards, and tracking tools to support operational decision-making.
Partner with Production, Purchasing, Scheduling, Warehouse, Client Services, Procurement, and suppliers to ensure material availability.
Communicate material shortages, delivery delays, and production risks proactively.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and waste reduction.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Career Development Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
Annual incentive bonus plan
100% Employer-paid medical, dental base plan, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability, while subsidizing premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employee dependents
401(k) Plan with up to a 6% (dollar for dollar) Employer match
Health Savings/Flexible Spending Account options
Paid time off, including 10 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
Comprehensive relocation package available for qualified candidates