Production Coordinator

Benchmark Electronics; Goodview (MN); On-site; USD 17,620 - 23,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark is seeking a Production Scheduler in Winona, MN to coordinate activities between Production, Planning, Support, Engineering and Materials, and to drive continuous improvement across systems.

You will monitor work orders, lead recurring meetings to close overdue WOs, and ensure on-time product shipments while coordinating updates with Cage, PPS and BaaN. This role requires detail orientation, teamwork, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years electronics manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitors work order due dates to ensure on-time shipping.
• Leads meetings to close overdue work orders.
• Coordinates rework and upgrades work orders.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Production scheduling

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next‑generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose‑driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary

Coordinates activities between Production, Production Planners, Support, Engineering and Materials. Coordinates continuous improvement activities within various systems and between the support functions.

Responsibilities

• Monitors work order (WO) due dates in order to recognize trends/problems to ensure product is shipped to customer on time and to keep manufacturing management abreast of product flow
• Leads reoccurring meetings to drive closure of overdue WOs
• Coordinates rework and upgrades WOs (finding assemblies on production floor, getting assemblies to common location, coordinating release to new WO with Cage, PPS and BaaN transactions, etc.)
• Serves as the focal point for machine line scheduling for backlogged machines on conflicting priorities
• Coordinates production output goal setting for any special circumstances
• Serves as the focal point for Support for changes to machine line or Wave operations PMs
• Researches and corrects over/under issue discrepancies on sub‑assemblies and final assemblies
• Serves as the liaison for Configuration Analysts, Schedulers, Stockroom and Production Leaders for manufacturing order releases, priorities, holds, subassembly availability, and kit/part shortages
• Ensures timely documentation, database management, progress reports, and corrective action follow up
• Coordinates completion of ASRs and RMRs, including data entry to scrap tracker
• Tracks daily status and progress and work to resolve issues with support groups
• Reviews material discrepancy reports, locate components and make tracking adjustments, as needed
• Maintains tracker for containment inventory on the production floor
• Monitors releases to ensure alignment with customer forecast
• Works with leadership in locating and identifying aged WIP
• Coordinates movement of WIP between departments or facilities
• All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 2+ years of electronics manufacturing experience, 2+ years with Microsoft Office
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math
• Experience working with associated Microsoft products
• Demonstrate very good knowledge of business systems associated with production scheduling
• Ability to train Production Leaders in production scheduling concepts and procedures
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Effective interpersonal skills—able to mentor others
• Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
• Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism when representing the company
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well as an individual or on teams
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with internal customers
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools
• Participate in a continuous improvement activity with complete documentation, including a follow up review with the team in a presentation format

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Location

Winona, MN – West (4245)

Shift & Schedule

Shift 4: F‑Su 0600‑1830

Compensation

USD $17,620.00 to $23,040.00 per year.

Benefits

Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, based on scheduled hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail].