Production Coordinator

Resource Label Group • Dallas, TX

6h

About The Position

The Production Coordinator manages the end-to-end flow of orders through a label and package production facility. This dual-function role creates and manages the daily production schedule while ensuring raw materials and tooling are purchased and available just in time. The coordinator helps meet customer ship dates efficiently and with minimal waste, using tactical and strategic demand-planning skills.

The role coordinates production planning, procurement, inventory control, reporting, and general operations. It serves as a liaison between Sales/Customer Service and the production floor, tracks production performance, and maintains data integrity in the ERP/MRP system.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or 5+ years of practical experience and demonstrated mastery in a related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Strong and accurate data-entry skills.
• Willingness to participate in regular on-the-job training related to the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule for printing presses, finishing equipment, and other dedicated items.
• Monitor machine uptime and labor availability to identify bottlenecks before they affect delivery dates.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Sales/Customer Service and the production floor, providing real-time job-status updates.
• Batch similar jobs by material or ink setup to reduce changeover times and increase throughput.
• Purchase paper stocks, films, foils, and inks based on job requirements and historical usage.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and manage safety-stock levels for high-use materials to prevent stockouts.
• Coordinate ordering custom dies, plates, and cylinders required for specific label designs.
• Develop performance metrics (KPIs) to track production efficiency, procurement costs, and schedule attainment.
• Monitor performance trends and issue comprehensive monthly reports to the management team.
• Maintain data integrity in the ERP/MRP system to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Perform other operational and administrative duties assigned by management to support facility goals.

What This Job Offers

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