PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Kalamazoo Fabricating • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

The Production Coordinator promotes excellence throughout the organization by coordinating production schedules, supporting shop floor operations, and maintaining accurate manufacturing data. The role works closely with the Director of Manufacturing to ensure production schedules, materials, and documentation support efficient manufacturing operations and on-time customer delivery. The position reports to the Director of Manufacturing.

Requirements

• Dedication to excellence and quality.
• Honest, professional, self-motivated, and responsible.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Resourceful with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field required.
• Minimum three years of manufacturing, production scheduling, or manufacturing support experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MSS, Visual, or similar ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Union shop experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellence throughout the department and plant.
• Assist in developing and maintaining daily and weekly production schedules.
• Monitor production priorities, expedite orders, and communicate schedule changes.
• Maintain Schedule 2, MSS, Visual, and related production scheduling systems.
• Coordinate work order releases and prepare production documentation for shop floor operations.
• Accept, review, and maintain job folders, work orders, blueprints, and production documentation.
• Track materials throughout the manufacturing process and coordinate transfers between facilities as needed.
• Release parts orders and work with Purchasing to resolve material shortages affecting production.
• Communicate shortages, engineering changes, production issues, and schedule impacts to the Director of Manufacturing.
• Support production reporting, job status updates, and ERP data accuracy.
• Train employees on MSS and Visual processes as assigned.
• Promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and effective communication across Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Shipping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Manufacturing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree