PRODUCTION CONTROL COORDINATOR

Chandler, Inc.; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing program

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Chandler, Inc. is seeking a Production Control Coordinator to support the Plant Manager in daily production scheduling, documentation, and inventory control.

You will organize work orders, enter data in the manufacturing system, and help ensure materials are available and production runs smoothly. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma (associate preferred), 2+ years in manufacturing or scheduling, proficiency with MR P/ERP, and strong Excel/overall communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, inventory control, or scheduling environment.
• Proficiency with manufacturing information systems (MRP/ERP) and accurate data entry.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, such as work orders and basic drawings.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with production team members and other departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and organizing production packages—including work orders, drawings, and job-specific information—for release to the production floor.
• Enter, update, and close build-to-stock and production run jobs quickly and accurately in the system.
• Communicate routine job changes and schedule adjustments to appropriate production team as directed by the supervisor.
• Review job information (drawings, scopes, parts lists) for completeness and flag discrepancies for supervisor review.
• Perform weekly and monthly cycle counts as directed, accurately record results, and assist with necessary system adjustments under supervision.
• Monitor and report current inventory levels to prevent material shortages.
• Review parts lists, issue materials to work orders in the system, and verify all required parts are available before production begins.
• Help maintain organization, cleanliness, and accuracy of materials in warehouse and storage areas.
• Collaborate with production floor personnel, engineering, sourcing, and project managers to resolve material or documentation issues.
• Gather and report data on labor and material usage for project monitoring and analysis.
• Assist in the implementation and enforcement of departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Summary of Position

The Production Control Coordinator assists the Plant Manager with the daily execution of production schedules, work tickets, inventory control activities, and maintaining accurate job documentation within the manufacturing information system. This role is crucial for ensuring materials are available and production work flows smoothly and on schedule.

Production Scheduling & Documentation

• Assist in creating and organizing production packages—including work orders, drawings, and job-specific information—for release to the production floor.
• Enter, update, and close build-to-stock and production run jobs quickly and accurately in the system.
• Communicate routine job changes and schedule adjustments to appropriate production team as directed by the supervisor.
• Review job information (drawings, scopes, parts lists) for completeness and flag discrepancies for supervisor review.

Inventory Control

• Perform weekly and monthly cycle counts as directed, accurately record results, and assist with necessary system adjustments under supervision.
• Monitor and report current inventory levels to prevent material shortages.
• Review parts lists, issue materials to work orders in the system, and verify all required parts are available before production begins.
• Help maintain organization, cleanliness, and accuracy of materials in warehouse and storage areas.

Communication & Support

• Collaborate with production floor personnel, engineering, sourcing, and project managers to resolve material or documentation issues.
• Gather and report data on labor and material usage for project monitoring and analysis.
• Assist in the implementation and enforcement of departmental policies and procedures.

Pay Range

$22 - $27 per hour. Actual pay offered will vary based on factors such as relevant skills, prior experience, education, the base salary of internal peers, and demonstrated performance. In addition to your base salary, you will be eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes:

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, and children), short-term and long-term disability insurance, critical care, and accident insurance
• Nice Healthcare: An integrated primary care clinic that provides healthcare services from home, office, or a location convenient to you for a nominal co-pay. Over 550 medications are available at no cost through Nice.
• Company-paid basic life insurance (up to $25,000) and short-term disability insurance
• Generous company contribution to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-sharing program
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program

Chandler is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, inventory control, or scheduling environment.
• Proficiency with manufacturing information systems (MRP/ERP) and accurate data entry.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, such as work orders and basic drawings.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with production team members and other departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position
• Occasional reaching, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to occasionally move equipment, materials, or product up to 50lbs.

Work Environment/Conditions

• Will work in both an office setting and production environment