Production Coordinator

Job Summary

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Production Coordinator to monitor production orders, coordinate schedules, and ensure timely delivery of customer orders. This position works closely with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Management to track job progress, resolve scheduling issues, and maintain efficient production flow.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor production orders and work-in-progress (WIP) to ensure jobs move through manufacturing on schedule.

• Develop, maintain, and communicate daily and weekly production schedules.

• Track job status, identify production delays, and coordinate corrective actions to meet delivery commitments.

• Work with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and other departments to resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and production issues.

• Expedite priority orders and communicate job status, schedule changes, and delivery updates.

• Participate in production meetings and provide updates on job progress, capacity constraints, and scheduling concerns.

• Maintain accurate production schedules, job information, and status updates in ERP/MRP systems.

• Monitor shipments and communicate potential delays or revised delivery dates to Sales.

• Prepare and review production reports, including backlog, WIP, shipments, and on-time delivery performance.

• Support continuous improvement efforts to improve production flow and scheduling efficiency.

• Assist with production and material handling activities as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in production coordination, scheduling, manufacturing, customer service, or a related role.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

• Experience using ERP, MRP, or production planning systems.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in PCB manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or a related production environment.

• Knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, material flow, and inventory coordination.

• Experience tracking work-in-progress (WIP), production performance, and delivery schedules.

• Familiarity with manufacturing reports, order management, and production forecasting.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based in a manufacturing environment.

• Regular computer use, phone communication, and walking through production areas.

• May occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

• Ability to attend onsite meetings and occasional business-related travel as needed.