Production Planning Coordinator

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

NSA is looking for self‑starters who can help support our mission. Are you ready?

Reports To: Production Planning Manager

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation Range: $18.50 - $20.00 Hourly

Position Overview: The GOAL of this position is to meet Customer Expectations of shipping every order On‑Time. In order to be successful, the employee must help guide planning, coordinate work between departments, line up work for work centers (supervisors assign the work to teams), hunt for orders if necessary, take orders to shipping, and track down canceled or modified orders.

Essential Job Functions:

• On time Delivery
• This is a very measurable goal that is tracked on NSA’s Quality Objective Data Report and reviewed twice a year by management
• Key customer accounts also grade NSA with on‑time delivery through Customer Survey responses, fines, and their own metrics.
• Responsible for Assisting the Order Fulfillment Manager in any capacity
• Must be capable to run the daily production meeting if the PP Manager is not present
• Responsible for Assisting the Supervisors in any capacity that will expedite the shipment of an order
  • Cutting – help with getting markers organized, filed, pulled, reviewing the “Markers NOT cut” and plan in advance to give sewing ample time… forward looking and planning
  • TSS – help line up work for each work center based on order due date and/or priority
  • TSS – Gather finished orders and take them to shipping
  • Ensure ALL invoiced orders have closed shop orders. Review Report of Invoiced orders that have open shop orders and hand back to supervisors to have closed PROPERLY in each team.
  • Track down canceled and/or modified orders so that unnecessary work is not performed.

Non‑

Essential Job Functions:

Other duties as assigned

Training: On the job as required

Qualifications:

Education &

Certifications:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum one year working in a manufacturing facility. Proven track record of being able to get things done in an efficient and organized manner.

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to multitask
• Able to quickly shift priorities based on need
• Excellent attention to detail and follow through
• Proactive thinking, self‑started and requires little supervision
• Strong team player and commitment
• Able to fluently speak, read and write English
• Computer skills: including language on email to communicate timely, accurately, and thoroughly.
• Ability to run, process and understand NSA Reports:
• Orders by WC
• WC capacity
• Open Orders by various categories
• Review of Daily Incoming Orders to ensure orders are entered correct

Physical Requirements: A lot of walking throughout the day and moving orders from cart to cart to help organize and prioritize work

Working Conditions: Typical factory environment. Nothing hazardous that would require PPE

EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical
• HSA Plan
• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• Employer-Paid Short-Term disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Identity theft protection insurance
• Voluntary Legal insurance
• Retirement savings program
• Company Paid Holidays = 10 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides guidance for personal issues that affect your life