Production Coordinator

Mid-States Concrete Industries; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid union benefit package

Weekly pay

Safety incentives

Job summary

Mid-States Concrete Industries is hiring a Throughput Coordinator to balance production planning with field coordination. You will translate master schedules into actionable daily plans, prepare casting programs, and maintain production readiness with drawings, materials, and documentation.

You will collaborate with planning, engineering, production, and field teams to resolve scheduling risks, adjust plans, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining bed utilization and accurate records in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in business, operations, construction, or related field preferred.
• Experience in production scheduling, coordination, manufacturing, or related operations.
• Precast concrete or field coordination experience.
• Strong Excel and computer skills; able to read production schedules and project drawings.
• Excellent communication and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update hollowcore production schedules within EliPlan.
• Translate master production schedules into daily/weekly production plans.
• Prepare casting programs and production documentation.
• Communicate schedule changes across departments.
• Assist with field coordination and load tickets.
• Review backlog dates and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Production scheduling

Coordination & communication

Reading production schedules

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in business/ops/construction

Tools

EliPlan

Excel

Project drawings

Job description

Join Our Concrete Construction Team at Mid-States!Are you driven, hardworking, and passionate about building something that lasts? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment where safety, quality, and craftsmanship are top priorities? If you're ready to take on the challenge, Mid-States Concrete Industries is hiring top talent to join our growing concrete production team!About the Role:The Throughput Coordinator is responsible for supporting the daily flow of work from production planning through field installation.This position works closely with the Manager of Planning & Throughput, Engineering, Project Management, Production, Quality, Yard, Shipping, Accounting, and Field teams to ensure products are scheduled, produced, prepared, and delivered in alignment with project requirements.The position is approximately 50% production scheduling and throughput coordination and 50% field coordination.Key Responsibilities:Daily Production SchedulingMaintain and update day-to-day Hollowcore production schedules within EliPlan.Translate the master production schedule established by the Manager of Planning & Throughput into actionable daily and weekly production schedules.Prepare and maintain casting programs based on required production dates, delivery needs, bed availability, and established production priorities.Make routine schedule adjustments when pieces are missed, broken, scrapped, delayed, or affected by discrepancies.Adjust casting programs when production beds push or project delivery dates change.Identify replacement pieces and opportunities to maintain bed utilization when scheduled pieces cannot be produced.Communicate daily production schedule changes to Production, QC, Yard, Engineering, Project Management, and other affected departments.Maintain accurate production dates and backlog information within EliPlan.Identify upcoming schedule conflicts, missing information, capacity concerns, and production risks and escalate significant issues to the Manager of Planning & Throughput.Production ReadinessReview upcoming production to ensure required drawings, approvals, materials, and information are available prior to scheduled production.Print and organize production programs, drawings, product labels, cable labels, and other required production documentation.Complete pouring packets for QC, Production, pouring, and stripping operations.Issue cutting sheets and other production documentation required to complete jobs.Issue revised cutting sheets when pieces are scrapped or replacement pieces are required.Review jobs for production completion prior to shipping.Follow up with appropriate departments when missing information could impact scheduled production.Maintain appropriate stock levels and utilize existing stock whenever practical.Production Follow-ThroughConfirm prior-day Hollowcore production is accurately recorded within EliPlan.Verify missed, broken, or scrapped pieces are identified and properly rescheduled.Confirm discrepancies and DRs are entered into EliPlan and update piece status as required.Assist Production and QC with identifying replacement pieces when production issues occur.Ensure production changes are reflected in future casting programs and planning information.Maintain EliPlan as jobs close, stock is consumed, pieces are added or removed, or production dates change.Review backlog dates regularly and correct outdated or inaccurate information.Reporting & Job CloseoutRun and maintain reports using EliPlan, Excel, and other internal systems.Provide production information and projections to Accounting for month-end and upcoming-quarter reporting.Remove excess square footage and unnecessary pieces from jobs when appropriate.Remove extra pieces and clean up production records to allow completed jobs to close.Complete production CECs as jobs close.Compile Hollowcore filler scrap information.Track Wetcast scrapped pieces for Accounting.Support the Manager of Planning & Throughput with weekly and monthly production reporting.Shipping & Field PreparationReview project drawings, material lists, erection sequences, and schedules to create accurate load tickets for job-site delivery.Coordinate product shipment sequencing with Production, Yard, Shipping, Project Management, and Field teams.Review jobs to ensure required product and materials are complete prior to scheduled shipment.Identify missing materials, incomplete product, or other concerns ahead of delivery and communicate them to the appropriate departments.Coordinate production completion requirements with upcoming field installation dates.Communicate field-driven schedule changes that could impact production priorities to the Manager of Planning & Throughput.Yard & Load CoordinationCollaborate with the Yard team to ensure trucks are loaded according to approved load tickets, erection sequences, and delivery schedules.Verify required product and installation materials are available prior to shipment.Ensure flipped pieces are properly tracked, communicated, and followed through on.Help resolve discrepancies between planned loads, available product, and field requirements before scheduled delivery.Maintain communication between Yard, Production, and Field when shipping or installation requirements change.Field Materials & EquipmentCoordinate with Yard and Field teams to inventory braces, shore jacks, sill plates, and other installation equipment.Review upcoming projects to identify equipment and material requirements in advance of installation.Notify Project Management or Field Scheduling when additional equipment or rentals will be required.Track reusable materials and equipment assigned to job sites to reduce lost or unreturned assets.Installation PacketsPrepare and distribute complete installation packets for field foremen.Ensure packets contain current drawings, directions, load tickets, check sheets, sequences, and other required project information.Verify revised information is communicated when project requirements change.Ensure outdated drawings or documentation are removed and replaced with current revisions.Qualifications:RequiredPreferredHigh school diploma or equivalentAssociate degree in business, operations, construction, or related fieldExperience in production scheduling, coordination, manufacturing, construction, or related operationsPrecast concrete or field coordination experienceStrong Excel and computer skills; ability to read production schedules and project drawings; organized with strong communication and follow-throughExperience with EliPlan or similar production planning/scheduling softwareWhat “ROCKS” about Mid-States Concrete Industries?100% paid union benefit packageStarting Pay: $21.36/hr – Jump to $25.13/hr after 1 yearWeekly paySteel Toe Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement ProgramSafety Incentives and Milestone Recognition for your achievementsFun, team-focused Company EventsAdvancement and leadership opportunities in a growing companyAt Mid-States, we don’t just build precast concrete—we build strong teams and successful careers in the construction industry. Join us and be part of something solid.Mid States Concrete Industries is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, and is committed to maintaining a diverse workplace. Mid States Concrete Industries is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Human Resources or you may call us at 1-800-236-1072.