Production Coordinator

Metal-Matic, LLC•Middletown, OH

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Coordinator plans, schedules, and coordinates production activities within the Conversion and Fabrication departments to maximize efficiency, material yield, and on-time delivery. The role ensures production schedules align with plant priorities, customer requirements, and available resources. It involves generating and maintaining production batches, adjusting schedules as needed, communicating revised delivery dates to Sales, monitoring material flow and inventory, and entering transactions to maintain accurate production records. The Production Coordinator works closely with the Weld Mill Planner and Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to support material availability, efficient production sequencing, and accurate shipment timing. The position also investigates process losses, identifies improvement opportunities, and supports continuous improvement in scheduling accuracy and operational performance. The role is expected to follow company safety policies and the PTC Quality Management System. It has no direct reports and reports duties to the Production Control Manager.

Requirements

Working knowledge of office equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to follow directions.
Good attitude and friendly demeanor.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer literacy and ability to learn and use HP programs, including email and the ERP system.
No certificates, licenses, or registrations required.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following company safety policies and procedures.
Ensure scheduling, production planning, and material handling decisions account for employee safety and equipment limits; communicate potential safety concerns to appropriate departments.
Support compliance with the PTC Quality Management System and ensure production orders meet quality standards and customer requirements.
Monitor batch data for accuracy and completeness, and ensure production records and system transactions are entered correctly.
Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to address non-conformances, process losses, or deviations from standards.
Plan, release, and manage production batches in the ERP system to meet delivery requirements and optimize resource utilization.
Re-promise batches based on material availability, capacity constraints, or order changes, and communicate revised delivery dates to Sales.
Review and close batches promptly to maintain accurate production reporting and inventory levels.
Coordinate material flow between upstream and downstream operations with the Weld Mill Planner.
Work with the Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to support on-time shipment of finished goods and timely receipt of incoming materials.
Monitor production schedules daily to balance workloads, minimize downtime, and maximize throughput and material yield.
Investigate process losses or yield issues and work with department leads to identify root causes and corrective actions.
Perform system transactions such as batch adjustments, material movements, and scrap reporting to maintain accurate ERP data in coordination with the department lead.
Communicate between Production, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to align delivery priorities and schedule changes.
Participate in production meetings to review open orders, late items, and upcoming capacity concerns.
Track and report scheduling KPIs, including on-time delivery, efficiency, and material yield performance.
Identify and recommend improvements to scheduling accuracy, workflow efficiency, and inventory control.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Control Manager.
Carry out duties in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System, applicable policies, procedures, and work instructions.