Production Coordinator

PTC Alliance LLC; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

HSA

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Disability

Cancer Coverage

401K match

Referral Bonus

College Scholarship

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

PTC is a major manufacturer producing highly engineered steel tubing, with a focus on safety and efficiency. The Production Coordinator will plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to maximize throughput and on-time delivery in the Conversion and Fabrication departments.

You will generate and maintain production batches in the ERP system, adjust schedules, monitor material flow and inventory, and work closely with Weld Mill Planner and Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to ensure

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain a positive attitude.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, release, and manage production batches in the ERP system to meet delivery requirements.
• Monitor production schedules to balance workloads and maximize throughput.
• Coordinate with Weld Mill Planner and Shipping & Receiving to ensure material availability and on-time shipments.
• Investigate process losses and drive continuous improvement in scheduling accuracy.
• Communicate revised delivery dates to Sales and maintain accurate production records.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Follow directions

Team player

Good attitude

Tools

ERP system

Job description

PTC is a progressive and major manufacturer in highly engineered steel tubing. We provide products to manufacturers in multiple industries including automotive, construction, agriculture, appliance, energy, recreation and many others. We at PTC value our employees health and wellness. We offer the following:

• - Healthcare
• - HSA option
• - Dental
• - Vision
• - Life Insurance
• - Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• - Long Term Disability
• - Cancer & Critical accident coverage
• - 401K plan with company match
• - Referral Bonus
• - Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of employees
• - Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary:

The Production Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities within the Conversion and Fabrication departments to maximize efficiency, material yield, and on-time delivery. This role ensures that all production schedules align with plant priorities, customer requirements, and available resources.

The Production Coordinator generates and maintains production batches, adjusts schedules as needed, and communicates revised delivery dates to Sales. They also monitor material flow and inventory levels to support on-time order fulfillment, performing system transactions to maintain accurate and timely production records.

This position works closely with the Weld Mill Planner and the Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to ensure material availability, efficient production sequencing, and accurate shipment timing. The Production Coordinator also investigates process losses, identifies opportunities for improvement, and supports the continuous enhancement of scheduling accuracy and operational performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• - Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following all company safety policies and procedures.
• - Ensure all scheduling, production planning, and material handling decisions consider employee safety and equipment limits.
• - Communicate potential safety concerns related to workflow, materials, or production timing to appropriate departments.
• - Support compliance with the PTC Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring production orders are scheduled and completed according to quality standards and customer requirements.
• - Monitor batch data for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all production records and system transactions are entered correctly.
• - Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to address non-conformances, process losses, or deviations from standards.
• - Plan, release, and manage production batches in the ERP system to meet delivery requirements and optimize resource utilization.
• - Re-promise batches as needed based on material availability, capacity constraints, or order changes, and communicate revised delivery dates to Sales.
• - Review and close batches promptly to maintain accurate production reporting and inventory levels.
• - Collaborate with the Weld Mill Planner to coordinate material flow between upstream and downstream operations.
• - Work with the Shipping & Receiving Coordinator to ensure on-time shipment of finished goods and timely receipt of incoming materials.
• - Monitor production schedules daily to balance workloads, minimize downtime, and maximize throughput and material yield.
• - Investigate process losses or yield issues and work with department leads to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• - Perform system transactions such as batch adjustments, material movements, and scrap reporting to maintain accurate ERP data in coordination with department lead.
• - Serve as a communication link between Production, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure alignment on delivery priorities and schedule changes.
• - Participate in production meetings to review open orders, late items, and upcoming capacity concerns.
• - Track and report on scheduling KPIs, including on-time delivery, efficiency, and material yield performance.
• - Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement in scheduling accuracy, workflow efficiency, and inventory control.
• - Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Control Manager.

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• - Working knowledge of all office equipment
• - Proficiency in MS Office (Excel Power point outlook word)
• - Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• - Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• - Ability to follow directions.
• - Good attitude and friendly demeanor

Number of Direct Reports: None

Job Titles of Direct Reports: None

Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• - Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. The ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• - Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using while numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• - Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• - Other Skills and Abilities: Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as email, ERP system, etc.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

None

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Enters the manufacturing area of plant where noise level is high.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable