Production Coordinator at Sennco Solutions, An InVue Company

Invue • Chicago, IL

13d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Coordinator supports daily production operations by ensuring the production schedule is executed effectively and according to customer, project, and internal standards. This role acts as an operational bridge between planning and execution, supporting production line setup, translating project requirements into floor-ready instructions, and assisting technicians and the Supervisor with real-time workflow management.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of production processes, line setup, and workflow sequencing.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, SOPs, and project specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products (especially Excel and Word).
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to troubleshoot minor process or setup issues and escalate appropriately.
• 3+ years’ experience in production, assembly, or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting or executing line setup, wave execution, or assembly line changeovers.
• Experience working cross-functionally with warehouse, quality, engineering, or maintenance teams.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up production lines, ensuring materials, tools, fixtures, and work instructions are in place and correct.
• Partner with the Production Supervisor to implement and reinforce standard work practices through direct, hands-on support.
• Maintain working knowledge of production and assembly processes to troubleshoot setup issues and support employees on the floor.
• Adjust line configurations as project requirements, customer needs, or wave timing change.
• Support the Production Supervisor in executing the daily schedule and adjusting workflow as conditions change.
• Ensure assembly line workers have everything required to run effectively, including materials, tools, and current instructions.
• Monitor real-time progress to ensure production meets schedule, wave timing, and customer/project expectations.
• Identify bottlenecks, material shortages, or process issues early and escalate as needed.
• Gather production requirements from Project Managers and translate wave requirements into clear, actionable steps for the production floor.
• Communicate schedule disruptions, delays, or production risks to the Scheduler.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to address equipment or process issues.
• Provide real-time updates to upper management regarding issues impacting production flow.
• Track production output versus plan and identify gaps in real time.
• Document and maintain accurate information related to output, downtime, scrap, and wave performance.
• Prepare and share production metrics and summaries with the Operations Manager.
• Work with Quality to ensure product and process standards are followed.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to align warehouse picking, pulling, and inventory availability with production needs.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and communicating process gaps, setup inefficiencies, and workflow opportunities.

Benefits

• Employee Handbook provided upon offer of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed