Production coordinator

NorthPoint Search Group; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is partnering with a strong manufacturing organization to hire a Production Coordinator focused on planning, scheduling, and supply chain operations. The role centers on creating and maintaining production schedules, coordinating across departments, and managing inventory to meet customer demand while maximizing plant efficiency.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, analytical, and proficient with ERP systems and Excel, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience in supply chain, production planning, scheduling, or operations will be considered.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Collaborate with production, processing, and sales teams to align with operational goals.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to changing priorities or capacity.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to support production requirements.
• Communicate schedules and schedule changes effectively to all impacted departments.
• Maintain accurate records related to production schedules, inventory, and operational metrics.
• Enter purchase orders for raw materials and coordinate delivery timing to align with production schedules.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Inventory management

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management / related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Subject: Production Coordinator Opportunity - Planning, Scheduling & Supply Chain Focus Hello, We are currently partnering with a strong, stable company that is looking to add a Production Coordinator to its team. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain operations, inventory management, and ERP systems who enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Who

Strong Stable CompanyWhat: Production CoordinatorWhen: Immediate NeedWhere: Manufacturing Facility Location (Details Available Upon Request)

Why

GrowthSalary: Competitive Compensation PackageOffice Environment: Collaborative, Team-Oriented Manufacturing and Operations Environment Position Overview As a Production Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring production operations run efficiently and effectively. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, coordinating with multiple departments, managing inventory levels, and helping ensure customer demand is met while maximizing plant efficiency. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with production data, ERP systems, and cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer orders, sales forecasts, and production capacity.
• Collaborate closely with production, processing, and sales teams to ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address changing priorities, demand fluctuations, or operational challenges.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to support production requirements while minimizing waste.
• Communicate schedules and schedule changes effectively to all impacted departments.
• Maintain accurate records related to production schedules, inventory, and operational metrics.
• Enter purchase orders for raw materials and coordinate delivery timing to align with production schedules. Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience in a Supply Chain, Production Planning, Scheduling, or Operations role will also be considered.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities.
• Why This Opportunity? This role offers the chance to make a direct impact on production performance and customer satisfaction while working with a growing organization that values operational excellence. If you have experience in production scheduling, supply chain coordination, inventory management, or manufacturing operations, we'd like to speak with you.