Production Logistics Coordinator

Company Overview

At Dearing Compressor & Pump, we are proud to be your trusted Industrial Products Supplier and an authorized Gardner Denver distributor since 1945. We provide cutting‑edge compressed air, vacuum, and pumping solutions, serving a wide range of industrial clients with precision, expertise, and integrity.

The Production Logistics Coordinator oversees inbound and outbound movement of major material components, coordinating with sales, supply chain, and quality control to manage customer satisfaction.

• Align logistics plans with production timelines to support on‑time delivery.
• Maintain and communicate daily schedule for freight handlers and packers.
• Coordinate and supervise inbound and outbound loading/unloading conflicts.
• Expedite and plan shipment of major components with vendors.
• Manage traffic, routing and placement of inbound loads.
• Receive, label, and stage major components and report to accounting as required.
• Provide outbound freight quotes to customers.
• Manage outbound shipment process with customers and Dearing sales reps including bill‑to, all oversize load documentation, load arrangement, bills of lading, permits and communication with freight carriers and customers.
• Oversee pre–tear down inspections with assembly team leaders.
• Maintain accurate documentation and status updates for all shipments.
• Oversee pre‑load duties such as crate packing, labeling, documentation and photographs.
• Partner with the Warehouse team to track materials requiring post processing or special handling.

This position supervises and coordinates a team of truck drivers and miscellaneous load packers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the following education, experience and competency requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree and two to five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Read and interpret documents such as engineering specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors, and employees.

• Adept knowledge of modes of transportation.
• Analytical – uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
  
  Ability to think on your feet in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Teamwork – supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ability to multitask and think outside the “BOX.”

• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Knowledge of project management software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.

• Read computer monitor and written documentation; require bending, standing and reaching; sit for long periods.
• May lift or move at least 15 pounds.

• Typical office and plant operations areas; use of personal protective equipment such as steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, temperature variation, airborne particles, vibration, and noise; occasional trips to field.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance.
• Long and Short‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Competitive Salary.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.