Production Coordinator

Packsize•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Production Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating daily manufacturing activities to ensure efficient production flow and on-time delivery. This role acts as a key link between production, engineering, materials, and quality teams to maintain smooth operations, accurate documentation, and effective communication across departments.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in production coordination, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning principles.
Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively under pressure.
Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills.
Effective communicator across departments and levels.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Team player with a proactive and solution-focused attitude.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily and weekly production schedules based on demand, capacity, and resource availability.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet changing priorities or resolve bottlenecks.
Communicate schedule updates and priorities to production supervisors and team leads.
Ensure all materials, tools, and components are available for scheduled production runs.
Collaborate with purchasing and inventory teams to manage shortages or delays.
Track and report material usage, scrap, and production variances.
Maintain accurate production records, work orders, and job travelers.
Verify that production documentation (drawings, BOMs, instructions) is current and properly distributed.
Support the implementation of new or revised work instructions.
Serve as the liaison between production, quality, engineering, and logistics to resolve issues quickly.
Participate in daily production meetings and provide updates on progress and challenges.
Support cross-functional improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and output.
Ensure production activities comply with company quality standards and safety policies.
Report nonconformances and assist in implementing corrective actions.
Track and report key production metrics such as schedule adherence, output, and downtime.
Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and workflow.