Production Coordinator

Position Summary

The Production Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating key aspects of operations, logistics, customer support, and administrative functions within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures production schedules are maintained, customer orders are fulfilled on time, and communication flows efficiently across departments.

• Follow all safety regulations and complete required safety training
• Create, maintain, and distribute production schedules to meet delivery timelines and forecasted demand
• Develop and prioritize schedules, including special product requirements (e.g., input materials)
• Determine component requirement dates and communicate needs to leadership
• Prepare and issue weekly production worksheets, production cards, late order reports, and daily status reports
• Collaborate with operations to maintain schedule accuracy, quality standards, and on-time delivery
• Communicate delivery timelines to sales, customers, and internal teams
• Conduct weekly inventory analysis to support production planning
• Monitor machine capacity changes and labor constraints
• Participate in daily manufacturing meetings to provide updates and address concerns
• Identify and resolve production obstacles impacting timelines or quality
• Maintain accurate documentation and production logs
• Coordinate purchasing of raw materials, office supplies, and operational goods as needed
• Schedule inbound and outbound trucking and coordinate dock activity with shipping/receiving
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Support other departments and perform additional duties as assigned
• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and compliance

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or ERP systems preferred
• Ability to analyze inventory and production data
• Team-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

• Regular standing, walking, reaching, handling, and fingering
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor conditions, noise, fumes, or industrial environments
• Must be able to wear required PPE (steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, etc.)
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus required