Production Coordinator for Guitar Part Manufacturing

Warmoth Guitar Products

5d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Coordinator will review all product build orders, initiate product builds in manufacturing, inspect the product at each stage for quality and accuracy and dispatch product to the next appropriate stage. This position is responsible for maintaining and assigning workflows, managing build change requests, and ensuring orders are released to Fulfillment. We are seeking someone who has a general knowledge of guitar set-up, assembly, compatibility, modifications, anatomy, and manufacturers and models knowledge.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 years’ experience in Production Coordinating/Production Planning, including knowledge of manufacturing processes preferred
Strong verbal and written communication
Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving
Strong computer literacy
Time management
Confident decision making
Constructive attitude when assisting others
Highly adaptable to changing priorities
Professional email and phone etiquette
Able to: navigate and use Excel and Outlook.
Able to: navigate and use Magento 2.
Able to: type 40 wpm and 10-key by touch.
Able to: reach for, grasp, grip, lift, manipulate, and move up to 20 pounds.
Able to: work accurately at a rapid pace.
Able to: remain on task and focused when faced with workplace distraction.
A general knowledge of: guitar assembly, set-up, and modification experience.
A thorough knowledge of: all guitar and bass neck and body shapes and parts.
A thorough knowledge of: product compatibility with internal vs. external parts.
A thorough knowledge of: all wood types for bodies, lam tops, necks, etc.
A thorough knowledge of: all hardware items and their supporting parts.

Responsibilities

Order Review – for cross-product incompatibilities or unadvisable feature choices.
Managing Flow, Steps, and Quality Control (QC) – creating/modifying workflows, their steps, and QC items.
Listing Product – to be made in manufacturing through production lists.
QC and Accuracy – inspecting product for workmanship, materials, and part accuracy.
Dispatch – items through the production process, regulating department work volume, and prioritizing products to meet order lead times.
Managing Build Change Requests – reviewing/processing the requests, relisting product to be made, and expediting product remakes when needed.