Production Coordinator

Amerisewn; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerisewn is seeking a highly organized Production Coordinator in Rhode Island to support the Operations Director. You will manage production schedules, track WIP, coordinate inventory, and ensure material availability to meet customer demand.

The role requires attention to detail, effective communication across departments, and the ability to drive efficiency in a manufacturing environment. Training is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules.
• Track work-in-progress and production performance; set standards.
• Coordinate material availability to support production requirements.
• Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to align inventory with demand.
• Place purchase orders and monitor material requirements.
• Identify and resolve scheduling, inventory, or production issues.
• Maintain production and inventory records and reports.
• Support operational improvement initiatives as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Excel

Office suite

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

MRP systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

We are a Rhode Island manufacturer of specialized protective products serving military, healthcare,

and commercial markets. We are looking for dependable, motivated individuals who take pride in

their work, learn quickly, and contribute to a positive team environment.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Production Coordinator to support the Operations

Director in managing production activities for one of our largest product lines. This role is

responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, tracking work-in-progress,

coordinating inventory and material requirements, and helping ensure production goals are

achieved.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working with

multiple departments to keep production running efficiently. This position plays a critical role in

ensuring that materials, inventory, and production capacity are aligned to meet customer demand

while supporting the overall success of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules.
• Track work-in-progress and production performance and set standards.
• Coordinate material availability to support production requirements.
• Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to ensure inventory and customer demand are aligned.
• Place purchase orders and monitor material requirements.
• Identify and resolve scheduling, inventory, or production issues.
• Maintain production and inventory records and reports.
• Support operational improvement initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Preferred

• Experience in production planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, or operations
• Experience with MRP, or inventory management systems
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Spanish-speaking or bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field

Additional Information

Direct experience as a Production Coordinator is helpful but not required. Candidates with

backgrounds in manufacturing, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, operations, scheduling,

accounting, bookkeeping, or project coordination are encouraged to apply.

We are willing to train the right candidate. Success in this role depends on strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and comfort working with data.