Production Coordinator

TalentBurst•Fairport, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Coordinator, also described in the posting as a Coating Expeditor, coordinates and prepares materials needed to support Coating production. The role gathers optics, tooling, and shipping and packaging materials; supports kitting, staging, and inventory readiness; and creates and maintains Coating Chamber Runs in the MES system. It identifies and communicates shortages, material constraints, and readiness risks that could affect production schedules or fulfillment. The position works across Coating, Planning, Inventory Control, Shipping, Quality, Engineering, and other Operations teams to improve production readiness, transaction accuracy, and execution efficiency. It is based onsite in Fairport, New York, and is listed as a 12+ month contract with potential to extend. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. No travel is required. PPE includes safety glasses and steel-toe shoes. The listed reporting line is to the Coating Supervisor or Coating Operations Manager, with the final structure to be confirmed based on plant organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in a manufacturing, operations, materials, logistics, or production support environment.
Working knowledge of material flow, inventory transactions, and production coordination.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or relevant manufacturing or logistics experience.
Experience using MES, ERP, inventory, or warehouse management systems.
Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems for material transactions, inventory visibility, and production support.
Experience supporting production scheduling or material staging in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with coating operations, technical manufacturing, or optical products.
Experience working in a regulated or highly traceable production environment.
Continuous improvement mindset and ability to support standardization efforts.

Responsibilities

Gather and coordinate optics, tooling, and shipping and packaging materials required for Coating operations.
Verify material readiness in advance of scheduled Coating work.
Create, maintain, and update Coating Chamber Runs in the MES system.
Ensure MES transactions and chamber run data are accurate and aligned with current production priorities.
Support kitting and staging of materials for Coating production.
Review production requirements and identify shortages, discrepancies, or missing materials.
Communicate material shortages and readiness risks to appropriate cross-functional teams.
Coordinate with Planning, Inventory Control, and Shipping to resolve material issues and support the production schedule.
Escalate issues that may affect on-time production or fulfillment.
Support standard work, process discipline, and continuous improvement related to material flow and chamber run readiness.
Maintain accurate documentation and transactional records in MES and related systems.
Partner with Quality and Engineering when material, tooling, or process concerns affect production readiness.