Production Coordinator
About The Position
Eventscape is looking for a skilled and hands-on Production Coordinator to help bring complex architectural projects to life. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and expediting manufacturing activities within a custom architectural fabrication environment. This role serves as the critical link between project management, design, procurement, and shop floor operations to ensure that high-quality, custom products are delivered on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in structural steel fabrication, metal finishing processes, and high-end architectural millwork, with a strong understanding of custom, project-based manufacturing. At Eventscape, we build the extraordinary. We specialize in engineering, fabricating, and installing cutting-edge projects for top architects, designers, developers, contractors, and artists.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of experience in a custom manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Proven experience coordinating multi-material production involving: Structural steel fabrication, Metal finishing (paint, powder coating, anodizing, plating), High-end architectural millwork, Solid Surface & Composite Materials (ie. Corian)
- Strong understanding of custom, non-repetitive (engineered-to-order) production processes.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in architectural metal and millwork contracting or specialty fabrication.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
- Knowledge of finishing standards (AAMA, ASTM, AWS, etc.).
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for multiple concurrent custom fabrication projects.
- Coordinate workflow across departments including structural steel fabrication, millwork, finishing, and assembly.
- Monitor production progress and proactively resolve bottlenecks to maintain project timelines.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Shop Supervisors to ensure alignment with project scope, sequencing, and deadlines.
- Prepare accurate material take-offs from architectural drawing sets, shop drawings, and production drawings.
- Analyze project documentation to determine material quantities, finishes, hardware, and fabrication requirements.
- Support procurement and project teams with material forecasting and cost awareness.
- Source, evaluate, and qualify new vendors and subcontractors for fabrication, finishing, and specialty services.
- Solicit pricing from vendors and subcontractors based on project scope and specifications.
- Analyze quotes to ensure completeness, competitiveness, and technical compliance.
- Issue purchase requests and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely ordering of materials and services.
- Maintain strong working relationships with vendors to support quality and schedule performance.
- Act as the central communication point between design, procurement, finishing, and production teams.
- Review shop drawings, RFIs, and specifications to ensure production readiness.
- Track and communicate status updates, risks, and changes to internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate availability of raw materials, purchased components, and subcontracted services.
- Ensure proper sequencing of fabrication, finishing, and assembly processes.
- Work closely with finishing vendors and internal teams to manage: Paint systems, Powder coating, Anodizing, Electroplating.
- Coordinate packaging requirements to ensure product protection and compliance with project/site conditions.
- Plan and manage delivery logistics, including scheduling shipments, coordinating carriers, and tracking deliveries.
- Work with site teams and project managers to align delivery timing & sequence with installation schedules.
- Ensure proper documentation and labeling for shipments.
- Support quality control processes to ensure products meet architectural specifications and standards.
- Verify that fabrication and finishing processes align with approved submittments.
- Assist in resolving quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate production tracking logs, schedules, and job status reports.
- Update ERP or project management systems with real-time production data.
- Prepare production and procurement reports for management review.
Benefits
- Accommodations are available for all stages of the selection process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
