Production Coordinator
About The Position
As a Production Coordinator, you'll play a key role in Castelion's manufacturing and supply chain operations. Working closely with the Materials Manager, production leadership, and cross-functional teams, you will help plan, track, and coordinate material and part flow across our production cells. This role requires exceptional organization, attention to detail, and communication skills. You'll be responsible for ensuring materials, documentation, and hardware are accurately staged and ready to meet demanding build schedules — helping keep production on track in a fast-moving, high-precision environment.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics environment.
- Experience working with ERP/MES systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools; strong Excel/Sheets skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work onsite full-time at our Torrance, CA facility, with flexibility for overtime as needed.
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Nice To Haves
- Experience coordinating production or materials in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and continuous improvement tools.
- Experience generating and interpreting production metrics or dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Hands-on experience with material handling or coordination across receiving, inspection, and production.
- APICS, PMP, or similar certification.
Responsibilities
- Track and coordinate parts, assemblies, and documentation throughout the manufacturing workflow to meet schedule targets.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the MRP/ERP/MES systems; ensure all transactions reflect physical material movement.
- Collaborate with the Supply Chain, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve material shortages, discrepancies, and delays.
- Monitor work order progress, communicate part status, and identify potential bottlenecks or risks to leadership.
- Support production planning by requesting kits, verifying demand, staging materials, and coordinating transfers between build areas.
- Coordinate with Shipping & Receiving and Inventory teams to ensure inbound and outbound materials are processed correctly and promptly.
- Generate and maintain production reports, material trackers, and build documentation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving material flow, data accuracy, and production efficiency.
- Maintain compliance with company procedures and ITAR/export control requirements.
Benefits
- Long-term stock incentives
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Four weeks of paid time off per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
