Production Coordinator

Hood Container Corporation • Upper Macungie Township, PA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Coordinator is responsible for opening and managing production orders, ensuring accurate documentation, inventory control, and system integrity throughout the lifecycle of each project. This role works closely with the Plant Manager and Operations Manager to support daily production activities, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and production tracking systems.
• Forklift experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inventory control, production documentation, and reporting preferred.
• Knowledge of quality and audit processes a plus.

Responsibilities

• Open and manage production orders for all projects.
• Create and maintain folders for each project, including all required daily production paperwork.
• Prepare production paperwork for all days of production in advance.
• Create all required system forms for new projects.
• Review new project worksheets to ensure accurate and complete information; revise or remove unrelated details to create a clear, coherent project scope.
• Prepare orders for closure by verifying projects are complete and all required products are pulled.
• Reconcile production folders upon project completion.
• Deduct inventory used within Excel for each project.
• Manage and conduct physical inventories for materials ordered.
• Issue and report quality projects and/or rework activities for the Distribution Center.
• Run and distribute daily production reports.
• Complete weekly sanitation audits for the production floor.
• Perform mock recalls twice per year.
• Identify and correct system and paperwork errors to maintain accurate data entry and reporting.
• Train new employees on proper system operations and documentation requirements.
• Perform transactions within customer systems as requested.
• Assist the Plant Manager and supervisor with daily operational tasks, including:
• Creating and maintaining the daily production schedule.
• Developing estimates for new projects, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package you can view at https://hoodcontainer.com/benefits/ [https://hoodcontainer.com/benefits/]. Employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed