PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

PRAB, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Company-sponsored events

Descripción de la vacante

PRAB, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Production Coordinator to coordinate production schedules, support shop floor operations, and maintain accurate manufacturing data to ensure on-time customer delivery.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain and at least three years of manufacturing or scheduling experience; strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Experience with MSS and Visual ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

Formación

• Minimum three years of manufacturing, production scheduling, or manufacturing support experience.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain or related field required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with MSS, Visual, or similar ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Promote excellence throughout the department and plant.
• Assist in developing and maintaining daily and weekly production schedules.
• Monitor production priorities, expedite orders, and communicate schedule changes.
• Maintain Schedule 2, MSS, Visual, and related production scheduling systems.
• Coordinate work order releases and prepare production documentation for shop floor operations.
• Accept, review, and maintain job folders, work orders, blueprints, and production documentation.
• Track materials throughout the manufacturing process and coordinate transfers between facilities as needed.
• Release parts orders and work with Purchasing to resolve material shortages affecting production.
• Communicate shortages, engineering changes, production issues, and schedule impacts to the Director of Manufacturing.
• Support production reporting, job status updates, and ERP data accuracy.
• Train employees on MSS and Visual processes as assigned.
• Promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and effective communication across Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Shipping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Manufacturing.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Educación

Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or related field

Herramientas

MSS

Visual

Descripción del empleo

• Stability and Growth: As part of the KMC Global family, PRAB is a stable and growing company with a strong future in engineering and manufacturing industrial equipment, including metal scrap conveyors, Metal Chip processing, Fluid recycling, and industrial Process Water and Wastewater treatment.
• Hands-On Innovation: Collaborate with skilled teams to solve real-world challenges for manufacturers worldwide.
• Meaningful Work: Help industrial customers reduce waste, recycle valuable resources, and run more efficiently.
• Career Development: Gain access to leadership mentoring and advancement opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: We support our employees with flexible schedules, paid time off, and a family-first culture.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-sponsored events

Position:PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Job Id:421

# of Openings:1

The Production Coordinator role promotes excellence throughout the organization by coordinating production schedules, supporting shop floor operations, and maintaining accurate manufacturing data. This position works closely with the Director of Manufacturing to ensure production schedules, materials, and documentation support efficient manufacturing operations and on-time customer delivery. This position reports to the Director of Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Dedication to excellence and quality.
• Honest, professional, self-motivated, and responsible.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Resourceful with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience with MSS, Visual, or similar ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or related field required.
• Minimum three years of manufacturing, production scheduling, or manufacturing support experience (union shop experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Promote excellence throughout the department and plant.
• Assist in developing and maintaining daily and weekly production schedules.
• Monitor production priorities, expedite orders, and communicate schedule changes.
• Maintain Schedule 2, MSS, Visual, and related production scheduling systems.
• Coordinate work order releases and prepare production documentation for shop floor operations.
• Accept, review, and maintain job folders, work orders, blueprints, and production documentation.
• Track materials throughout the manufacturing process and coordinate transfers between facilities as needed.
• Release parts orders and work with Purchasing to resolve material shortages affecting production.
• Communicate shortages, engineering changes, production issues, and schedule impacts to the Director of Manufacturing.
• Support production reporting, job status updates, and ERP data accuracy.
• Train employees on MSS and Visual processes as assigned.
• Promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and effective communication across Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Shipping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Manufacturing.

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Industry: Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

Work That Matters: Global impact. Local pride.

PRAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.