Position Summary
The Production Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in reviewing and managing sales orders to ensure alignment with production capacities in machining and painting. This role requires close communication with the Production Scheduler and production teams to provide updates on order status and resolve any issues that may arise.
The Production Coordinator will also assist in coordinating the daily and weekly shipment schedules, ensuring they align with the overall production plan.
Role and Responsibilities
- Create, review, and revise production tickets in the ERP system.
- Print and code production tickets to be released to the production teams.
- Communicate order status and any potential issues to the Production Scheduler and production teams in a timely and effective manner.
- Checking Critical Material in our ERP and communicating with Purchasing of materials needed.
- Collaborate with the Production Scheduler and production teams to ensure the sales team is provided with realistic lead times.
- Generate daily and weekly reports on orders scheduled for shipment and communicate these updates to the relevant teams.
- Monitor and track order progress through the production process, ensuring adherence to planned timelines.
- Assist in resolving any issues that may impact production schedules or order fulfillment.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent. Adequate work experience may be substituted in lieu of a diploma or GED.
Preferred Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management, reporting, and scheduling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate effectively with internal teams, especially sales and production.
- Comfort working with ERP systems such as Acumatica, or the ability to quickly learn and navigate similar systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience in production planning or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment, is a plus.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English
Physical
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, including walking on the production floor as needed this will include bending and standing or walking for long periods of time.