Production Coordinator

Vertech•Phoenix, AZ

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating all panel shop production activities to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of industrial automation control panels. This role serves as the primary liaison among the PMO (Project Management Office), design, the shop floor, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), and shipping to ensure a seamless workflow from project release through final delivery. The Production Coordinator drives schedule visibility, resource alignment, and proactive issue resolution to support Vertech’s commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
Clear and professional cross-functional communication.
Problem-solving and proactive issue resolution.
Detail-oriented with strong documentation control.
High accountability and ownership mindset.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3–5 years of experience in manufacturing scheduling, industrial automation, or panel shop operations.
Strong understanding of control panel fabrication, industrial automation, or electrical assembly processes.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and production scheduling tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial automation or system integration environment preferred.
Familiarity with UL panel standards and industrial control panel build processes preferred.
Experience coordinating FAT activities preferred.
Lean manufacturing or production planning certification (APICS preferred).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for control panel fabrication and assembly.
Coordinate project release timelines with PMO to align design deliverables and material availability.
Balance shop capacity, labor availability, and project priorities.
Adjust schedules dynamically based on scope changes, material delays, or production constraints.
Monitor schedule adherence and escalate risks proactively.
Serve as the central communication hub between PMO, Design, Procurement, Shop Supervisors, FAT team, and Shipping/Logistics.
Conduct weekly production coordination meetings with stakeholders.
Ensure all departments are aligned on delivery dates and milestone commitments.
Confirm material availability prior to production start.
Coordinate with purchasing to identify and mitigate material shortages.
Validate job packets (drawings, BOMs, work instructions) are complete before shop release.
Maintain Scheduling system data accuracy (job status, labor tracking, completion milestones).
Provide weekly schedule status updates to PMO and leadership.
Track KPIs such as: On-time production starts, On-time FAT completion, On-time shipment, Schedule variance.
Generate production reports for leadership visibility.
Coordinate FAT schedules with PMO and customers.
Ensure deficiencies are tracked and resolved prior to shipment.
Coordinate rework schedules if required.
Align shipment dates with PMO and customer requirements.
Coordinate panel readiness with crating, packaging, and shipping teams.
Confirm documentation packets are complete (as-builts, test reports, manuals).
Manage priority shipments and expedite requests as needed.
Identify schedule bottlenecks and implement mitigation strategies.
Participate in process improvement initiatives within the panel shop.
Recommend improvements to workflow, documentation handoff, and production planning tools.
Support lean manufacturing and operational efficiency efforts.
Other duties as assigned.