Impactful Production Coordinator: Scheduling & Ops

PRAB, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

PRAB, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Production Coordinator to coordinate production schedules, support shop floor operations, and maintain accurate manufacturing data to ensure on-time customer delivery.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain and at least three years of manufacturing or scheduling experience; strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Experience with MSS and Visual ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of manufacturing, production scheduling, or manufacturing support experience.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain or related field required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with MSS, Visual, or similar ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellence throughout the department and plant.
• Assist in developing and maintaining daily and weekly production schedules.
• Monitor production priorities, expedite orders, and communicate schedule changes.
• Maintain Schedule 2, MSS, Visual, and related production scheduling systems.
• Coordinate work order releases and prepare production documentation for shop floor operations.
• Accept, review, and maintain job folders, work orders, blueprints, and production documentation.
• Track materials throughout the manufacturing process and coordinate transfers between facilities as needed.
• Release parts orders and work with Purchasing to resolve material shortages affecting production.
• Communicate shortages, engineering changes, production issues, and schedule impacts to the Director of Manufacturing.
• Support production reporting, job status updates, and ERP data accuracy.
• Train employees on MSS and Visual processes as assigned.
• Promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and effective communication across Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Shipping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Manufacturing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

MSS

Visual

Job description

PRAB, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Production Coordinator to coordinate production schedules, support shop floor operations, and maintain accurate manufacturing data to ensure on-time customer delivery.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain and at least three years of manufacturing or scheduling experience; strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Experience with MSS and Visual ERP/MRP systems is preferred.