Production Control Coordinator

Cornerstone Building Brands • Oak Grove, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Control Coordinator plans and manages production schedules, handles XDA data entry, and coordinates with inventory processes to meet customer delivery requirements while optimizing productive capacity. The role works with manufacturing personnel, purchasing, supervisors, and inventory control to manage order releases, material availability, production requirements, and scheduling. The position may also manage special projects assigned by the Plant Manager and involves working in both office and manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in production planning or materials control, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Act consistently with the company’s values of Safety, Integrity, and Inclusion, and its behaviors and mindsets of Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to spend prolonged periods standing, bending, and on one’s feet.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Ability to tolerate high noise levels.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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 for order terminations and cancellations.
• Assist with 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 assigned by the Plant Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one for full-time team members.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability (LTD).
• Short-term disability (STD).
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Discount programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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