Production Coordinator

Astrophysics Inc.; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

401K plan with 4% employer match

11 paid holidays, 10 PTO days

Free donuts on Fridays, company lunche

year end party

Job summary

Astrophysics Inc. in City of Industry, CA, is seeking a Production Coordinator to support daily production activities and coordinate across Electrical, Mechanical, and Imaging phases.

The role updates the WIP report, resolves flow issues, and ensures timely, efficient production workflows in a fast-growing environment. The position requires a 1–2 year background in manufacturing or assembly, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and the ability to work well with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment, preferably in a coordinator or support role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; ERP experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support production by ensuring the smooth flow of units between production phases (Electrical, Mechanical, and Imaging).
• Resolve flow issues by coordinating with Warehouse, Planning, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, or Quality.
• Track project timelines by completing the daily WIP report and assist with resource allocation.
• Coordinate the receiving of staged materials to maintain timely workflows.
• Maintain backlog follow up.
• Serve as a central point of contact for each production phase.
• Provide administrative support to various teams, including reports and correspondence.
• Regularly update production documentation and data entry for reports like the WIP.
• Track production metrics and suggest improvements to enhance performance.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members in production processes and tools.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Education

Associate’s degree in Business/Operations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ERP experience

Job description

Astrophysics Inc. is a global leader in X-Ray security inspection systems, dedicated since 2002 to making the world safer through advanced screening technology. Our systems protect critical infrastructure in over 150 countries, serving airports, government buildings, military bases, and more. We are a fast-growing, dynamic company seeking a Production Coordinator to join our headquarters in City of Industry, CA.

Job Summary:

The Production Coordinator supports daily production activities by gathering and communicating key information to ensure smooth workflows across departments. This role is responsible for updating the WIP report, resolving production issues, and facilitating coordination between teams to maintain production efficiency and meet company goals.

Essential Functions:

• Support production by ensuring the smooth flow of units between production phases (Electrical, Mechanical, and Imaging) ensuring that tasks are completed on time and in alignment with company goals.
• Resolve flow issues by coordinating with appropriate departments, such as Warehouse, Planning, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, or Quality to address any disruptions in unit flow.
• Track project timelines by completing the daily WIP report and assist with resource allocation to ensure all production tasks are completed efficiently.
• Coordinate the receiving of staged materials to maintain timely and efficient production workflows.
• Maintain backlog follow up.
• Serve as a central point of contact for each production phase, ensuring effective communication regarding production needs and project updates.
• Provide administrative support to various teams, including preparing reports, updating project statuses, and handling correspondence.
• Regularly update production documentation, including data entry for reports such as the WIP report.
• Track production metrics such as time to complete a unit, downtime, and task completion times on the Production Checklist, report findings, and suggest improvements to enhance overall production performance.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members in production processes and tools.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment, preferably in a coordinator or support role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; ERP experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with cross-functional teams.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Non-Exempt
• Full-Time
• Hours: 7am-3:30pm, occasional overtime and weekends may be required.
• (Hours subject to change depending on the needs of the business)

Benefits & Perks:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401K plan with 4% employer match
• 11 paid holidays, 10 PTO days
• Free donuts on Fridays, company luncheons and year end party!

Be part of a meaningful security mission with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. Join our Astrophysics family today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Astrophysics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. For accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [phone].