Production Control Coordinator I

Richardson Electronics Ltd

Illinois

On-site

USD 33,000 - 36,000

Full time

17 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance with PP

Dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Disability insurance (STD & LTD)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

401(k) retirement plan

Generous vacation time

Sick/personal days

10 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is seeking a Production Control Coordinator I to support manufacturing by managing material flow, staging, and availability on the production floor in LaFox, IL.

You will move material, assemble kits, monitor work orders, and perform cycle counts while following ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 procedures to ensure safety, quality, and on-time production.

Qualifications

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.
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.

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

Skills

ERP systems

Reading work orders

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP (D365)

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

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Full Time- Reg Craft Workers LaFox, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1807

Salary Range: $24.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Job Title: Production Control Coordinator I

Type: Full time

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.
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

Pay Range: $24-26 per hour plus incentive