Production Control Coordinator

Cornerstone Building Brands•Oak Grove, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Control Coordinator works within Cornerstone Building Brands’ Fortify Building Solutions business, which serves the pre-engineered metal buildings, metal roof and wall systems, and steel building components industry. The role plans and manages production schedules, handles XDA data entry, and coordinates with inventory processes to meet customer delivery requirements while optimizing productive capacity. The coordinator manages order releases and exceptions, updates material production requirements in MES, works with inventory control on scheduling and material availability, and responds to Sales requests to terminate or cancel orders. The role also supports production planning by reviewing sales orders, capacity, material requirements, current requirements, and work in process; ordering floor stock with shelf-life; and releasing production orders for materials and purchases. The position works with manufacturing personnel, purchasing, and supervisors on material status and production planning, and may manage special projects assigned by the Plant Manager. The employee works in both office and manufacturing environments. The role requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds, spend prolonged periods standing and moving, and tolerate exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, a non-climate-controlled environment, and high noise levels.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
One to two years of experience in production planning or materials control, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to spend prolonged periods on one's feet, standing, and bending.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, a non-climate-controlled environment, and high noise levels.
Act consistently with the company's values of Safety, Integrity, and Inclusion, and its Behaviors & Mindsets of Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, and Continuous Improvement.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Some knowledge of a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Act on order releases and exception messages from the company system.
Process XDA releases and update material production requirements in MES.
Coordinate with inventory control on scheduling and material availability.
Respond to Sales requests to terminate or cancel orders.
Assist in planning and managing production schedules to meet customer delivery expectations.
Analyze sales order releases for capacity planning and material requirements.
Order floor stock with shelf-life for production.
Review sales orders against current requirements and work in process.
Release production orders for materials and purchases.
Coordinate with manufacturing personnel, purchasing, and supervisors on material status and production planning.
Manage special projects as designated by the Plant Manager.