Production Control Coordinator I

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.; Illinois; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. in Illinois is seeking a Production Control Coordinator I to support manufacturing by moving material on the production floor, assembling production kits, and coordinating with Stockroom and Production teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, cycle counts, and adherence to ISO procedures. This position requires 1–2 years in manufacturing or inventory control, familiarity with ERP systems (D365 preferred), and basic MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Typically 1–2 years of manufacturing, stockroom, inventory control, or related experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and inventory transactions; D365 or similar ERP is preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel skills.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, pick lists, part numbers, and labels.
• Strong organization, accuracy, communication, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Move raw material, components, production kits, and work‑in‑process between manufacturing work centers.
• Pull, stage, assemble, and verify production kits to confirm material availability before work begins.
• Monitor active work orders and floor material flow for shortages, incomplete picks, or transaction issues.
• Respond to shortages by locating inventory and coordinating with Stockroom and Production.
• Complete inventory and material-movement transactions in the ERP system.
• Maintain organization and control of work‑in‑progress and floor stock.
• Perform cycle counts and report discrepancies.
• Return unused or excess material with required identification and system transactions.
• Protect material from contamination, damage, or loss, and support 5S and safety standards.
• Follow ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 procedures and report material constraints or risks.

Skills

Inventory control

Material handling

Kitting

ERP systems

MS Office

Reading work orders

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

D365 or similar ERP

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Production Control Coordinator I supports manufacturing by performing the physical movement, staging, and availability of material on the production floor. Working from established priorities and routine direction, this position moves raw material and work-in-process between work centers, assembles and verifies production kits, responds to shortages, completes inventory transactions, maintains organized material areas, and performs cycle counts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Move raw material, components, production kits, and work-in-process between manufacturing work centers according to established work-order priorities and floor requirements.
• Pull, stage, assemble, and verify production kits to confirm required material is available before work begins or advances to the next operation.
• Monitor active work orders and floor material flow for missing material, incomplete picks, stalled work, or transaction issues.
• Respond to production shortages by locating inventory and coordinating with the Stockroom and Production personnel.
• Complete accurate and timely inventory and material-movement transactions in the ERP system.
• Maintain organization and control of work-in-process, floor stock, excess material, and designated production material areas.
• Perform scheduled and directed cycle counts in production floor locations and report discrepancies.
• Return unused or excess material to the correct location with required identification and system transactions
• Protect material and packaging from contamination, damage, loss, or incorrect use.
• Support 5S, inventory accuracy, safety, quality, and continuous-improvement requirements.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 requirements and company procedures.
• Identify and report material constraints, inventory discrepancies, and production-flow risks to the appropriate supervisor or planner.
• Resolve routine material and inventory issues using established procedures and elevate exceptions when needed

Qualification Requirements:

• Typically 1-2 years of manufacturing, stockroom, inventory control, kitting, material handling, or related experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and inventory transactions; D365 or a similar manufacturing ERP is preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel skills.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, pick lists, part numbers, labels, detailed instructions, and procedures.
• Strong organization, accuracy, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to prioritize urgent production needs while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Materials, Quality, and other cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual skills are helpful but not required.

Working Environment:

• Regularly works in manufacturing and stockroom environments and moves throughout the production floor.

• Requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and material movement.

• Must be able to lift and move material within company-established safety limits, with assistance or equipment when required.

• May operate approved material-handling equipment after required training and authorization.

• Must follow all required safety, ESD, material-handling, quality, and housekeeping procedures.

About Richardson Electronics:

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and adhere to our supplier terms and conditions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Our manufacturing facility operates under lean manufacturing principles, which means we are focused on efficiency, continuous improvement, and meeting customer demand in real time. As part of our team, you may be asked to flex between different areas or responsibilities depending on production needs. This flexibility is key to how we maintain a responsive, high-performing operation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Richardson Electronics is an international organization with offices worldwide. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, grow, and contribute. We believe in creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. By promoting fairness, inclusivity, and a culture of mutual respect, we ensure that our employees, customers, and the communities we serve can achieve their goals. Our ability to bring together individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our continued global success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

*Must be authorized to work in the US.

Required postings:

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/f

Employer Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

Invitation to Self-Identify https://www.rell.com/webfoo/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VETERAN-Self-Identify-form.pdf

Pay Range: $24-26 per hour plus incentive

Benefits: Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance with multiple PPO and HSA plan options, as well as dental and vision coverage. We offer flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability (STD & LTD), an employee assistance program (EAP), smoking cessation support, weight management program, pet insurance, LifeLock identity protection, and a 401(k)-retirement plan. Additionally, we provide generous vacation time, sick/personal days, 10 paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education and work-life balance.