Production Coordinator

Komatsu

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 61,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning programs

Job summary

Komatsu in Peoria, IL is seeking a Production Coordinator to schedule and process production orders across multiple departments. You will monitor schedules, capacity and status reports to keep production on time.

The role also expedites materials, supports inventory accuracy, and coordinates with the Parts Department and manufacturing cells. Strong communication, organizational skills and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

Associates degree or equivalent required.
Five years of experience in production control, inventory control, or operating systems.
Clear verbal and written communication with supervision, peers and operating personnel.
Proficient PC skills; familiarity with MS Word and Excel desirable.
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute picking schedules to support orders.
Use shortage and At Risk reports to expedite materials.
Monitor production and inventory status to stay on plan.
Maintain system parameters related to BOMs and material distribution.
Replace missing or mis picked items; support training.
Participate in new employee orientation.
Perform clerical tasks as required.

Skills

Production control experience

Inventory control experience

Verbal and written communication

PC proficiency

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Job description

Production Coordinator 8/27/26 Peoria, Illinois, USA, 61639 36813 Onsite Position

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Job Overview

The Production Scheduler is responsible for the scheduling, generating and processing of production orders through one or more departments as assigned by the appropriate Supervisor, Production Control. This includes monitoring of Schedules, Capacity Reports, Status Reports and other appropriate sourecs of information.

The Production Scheduler is also responsible for expediting of purchase and manufacture items to support timely execution of production orders, assembly schedules and shipping schedules to customers and sister plants. In addition, supports actions to assure inventory accuracy.

Scope

The production scheduler plans and/or executes 2500-5000 production orders for every 700-800 items annually. They are responsible for controlling and monitoring in house inventory valued between $3.0 - $6.5 million in support of 6 to 15 manufacturing cells (departments) employing up to 45 people. He (she) executes picking plans to support the assembly of up to 4 distinct models with an annual until production ranging from 150 to 300 or executes pick plans to satisfy $12.0 - $15 million in sales of plan supplied components to the parts operation.

Key Job Responsibilities

Using available system generated reports to plan and execute appropriate “Picking Schedule” to generate outbound advice for Stores picking activity in support of “in house” manufactured supply orders and “in house” sales orders for the PDC or Direct Shipments to distributors.
Using Shortage Reports and “At Risk Report” to expedite material as required to meet production order, assembly schedule start dates and Sales Order shipment dates.
Monitor and/or maintain production & inventory status reports to assure operations can proceed to plan. Report conditions threatening the plan to appropriate Supervisors. Provide material availability dates to the Parts Department or other internal customers.
Monitor and maintain system parameters and policies related to assigned items, their BOM’s and the material distribution.
From Defect Notices submitted by inspectors, arrange for item replacement or repair items as required.
Provide for replacement of items missing, lost or incorrectly picked for assembly or production operations as reported by hourly personnel or supervision.
Participate in new employee orientation and training.
Perform other tasks of a clerical nature as required and/or assigned by supervision.

Qualifications/Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent.
Five years’ experience in production control, inventory control or operating systems.
Ability to express job demands verbally and in written or electronic communications clearly to supervision, peers and operating personnel.
Must be capable of operating personal computer.
Moderate knowledge or better of “Microsoft Word” and “Microsoft Excel” is desirable.
Must have good organizational skills.
Must be able to meet operational deadlines during times of stress and peak activity.

Additional Information

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $49,100 - $61,400. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
401k and/or employee savings programs
Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
Employee and family assistance programs
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.