Production Control Coordinator

Grain & Protein Technologies • Taylorville, IL

15h • $41,100 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The North America team is currently looking for a Production Control Coordinator to join our Taylorville, IL facility.
The Production Control Coordinator will ensure efficient workflow and material movement throughout the organization. This role oversees scheduling, inventory management, and coordination among departments to support production goals and maintain optimal inventory levels.
Your Impact
Develop and review production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery.
Monitor capacity, lead time, and yield to meet customer volume requirements without exceeding production capabilities.
Identify and resolve part shortages or issues that may impact production schedules.
Generate reports to support planning, scheduling, and inventory control activities.
Track work progress, costs, inventory levels, and production issues, taking corrective action as needed.
Drive inventory accuracy and actively participate in inventory management efforts.
Lead corrective actions to achieve inventory goals and ensure adherence to inventory plans.
Collaborate with purchasing to meet plant schedule requirements.
Ensure timely delivery of purchased parts and address supplier quality issues.
Establish and maintain Kanban systems as needed.
Partner cross-functionally to implement process improvements across the organization.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace following 5S standards.
Safety Responsibilities
Employees are responsible for following all safety rules, policies, and procedures, including:
Reporting unsafe practices or conditions.
Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Reporting near-misses, incidents, injuries, or property damage.
Participating in the site Safety and Health Program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in production control.
• Strong computer skills, including SQL, Excel, MRP, and SAP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to use basic tools such as tape measures, wrenches, and screwdrivers, and read blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creativity in managing dynamic business needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities, processes, and technology.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery.
• Monitor capacity, lead time, and yield to meet customer volume requirements without exceeding production capabilities.
• Identify and resolve part shortages or issues that may impact production schedules.
• Generate reports to support planning, scheduling, and inventory control activities.
• Track work progress, costs, inventory levels, and production issues, taking corrective action as needed.
• Drive inventory accuracy and actively participate in inventory management efforts.
• Lead corrective actions to achieve inventory goals and ensure adherence to inventory plans.
• Collaborate with purchasing to meet plant schedule requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of purchased parts and address supplier quality issues.
• Establish and maintain Kanban systems as needed.
• Partner cross-functionally to implement process improvements across the organization.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace following 5S standards.
• Reporting unsafe practices or conditions.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reporting near-misses, incidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Participating in the site Safety and Health Program.

Benefits

• Benefits include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED