Production Coordinator

Winonics; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Winonics in California seeks a Production Coordinator to monitor orders, coordinate schedules, and ensure on-time customer deliveries. You will work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Management to track progress and resolve scheduling issues.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in production coordination in a manufacturing setting, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's preferred.
• 2+ years in production coordination, scheduling, manufacturing, customer service, or related role.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and MS Office.
• Ability to work across multiple departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• PCB/electronics manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production orders and WIP to keep jobs on schedule.
• Develop and communicate daily and weekly production schedules.
• Track job status and coordinate actions to meet delivery commitments.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and production issues with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare production reports on backlog, WIP, shipments, and on-time delivery.
• Assist with production and material handling as needed.
• Support continuous improvement for production flow and scheduling.
• Participate in production meetings and provide updates on job progress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Manufacturing experience

MS Office

ERP/MRP proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

Job description

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.