Production Coordinator

Fathom Mfg•Hartland, WI

48d•$60,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Production Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring production activities to ensure efficient operations, optimal resource utilization, and on-time delivery. This role acts as a key link between manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement teams to maintain production schedules, control inventory levels, and drive operational performance.

Requirements

At least 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or Supply Chain Management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization and management skills
Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and/or SharePoint
Strong, self-directed analytical thinker

Nice To Haves

Prior experience navigating a major ERP Go-Live implementation highly preferred
Experience with Global Shop Solutions (GSS) software is a plus
Basic understanding of blueprints, part identification and inspection requirements preferred

Responsibilities

Execute and maintain production schedules based on customer demands, forecasts, and inventory levels.
Coordinate daily and weekly production plans with manufacturing teams.
Adjust schedules as needed to address changes in demand, labor availability, or equipment issues.
Monitor raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory levels.
Ensure availability of materials to support uninterrupted production.
Collaborate with procurement and supply chain to manage shortages or excess stock.
Track production output, efficiency, and adherence to schedules.
Analyze variances between planned and actual production.
Generate reports and provide recommendations for process improvements.
Act as a liaison between production, engineering, quality, and logistics teams.
Communicate production priorities, resolve workflow bottlenecks, and manage customer material expedites.
Support new product launches and process changes.
Actively participate in the Global Shop Solutions (GSS) ERP implementation team, including data migration, system testing, user acceptance workflows, and post-go-live troubleshooting.
Use data to identify trends and improve overall operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Support implementation of best practices in planning and scheduling.