PRODUCTION CONTROL COORDINATOR
About The Position
The Production Control Coordinator assists the Plant Manager with daily execution of production schedules, work tickets, inventory control activities, and accurate job documentation in the manufacturing information system. The role helps ensure materials are available and production work flows smoothly and on schedule. The coordinator prepares production packages, enters and maintains production jobs, communicates routine schedule changes as directed, and reviews job information for completeness. The role also performs cycle counts, monitors inventory, issues materials to work orders, and helps maintain organized warehouse and storage areas. Working with production floor personnel and teams in engineering, sourcing, and project management, the coordinator helps resolve material and documentation issues, gathers labor and material usage data, and supports departmental policies and procedures. The position works in both an office setting and a production environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, inventory control, or scheduling environment.
- Proficiency with manufacturing information systems (MRP/ERP) and accurate data entry.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, such as work orders and basic drawings.
- Effective communication skills for coordinating with production team members and other departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree.
Responsibilities
- Assist in creating and organizing production packages, including work orders, drawings, and job-specific information, for release to the production floor.
- Enter, update, and close build-to-stock and production run jobs quickly and accurately in the system.
- Communicate routine job changes and schedule adjustments to appropriate production team members as directed by the supervisor.
- Review drawings, scopes, and parts lists for completeness and flag discrepancies for supervisor review.
- Perform weekly and monthly cycle counts as directed, record results accurately, and assist with system adjustments under supervision.
- Monitor and report inventory levels to help prevent material shortages.
- Review parts lists, issue materials to work orders in the system, and verify required parts are available before production begins.
- Help maintain the organization, cleanliness, and accuracy of materials in warehouse and storage areas.
- Collaborate with production floor personnel, engineering, sourcing, and project managers to resolve material or documentation issues.
- Gather and report labor and material usage data for project monitoring and analysis.
- Assist with implementation and enforcement of departmental policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Basic and voluntary life insurance, including coverage options for employees, spouses, and children.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Critical care and accident insurance.
- Nice Healthcare integrated primary care services with a nominal co-pay; more than 550 medications available at no cost through Nice.
- Company-paid basic life insurance up to $25,000.
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
- Company contribution to Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Profit-sharing program.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
