Production Coordinator - 11860

Benchmark Electronics Inc; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 24,273 - 30,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Inc in Rochester, MN is seeking a Production Scheduler to coordinate activities between Production, Planning, Support, Engineering and Materials. The role drives continuous improvement and ensures on-time shipment by managing work orders and coordinating with multiple teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in electronics manufacturing, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to train production leaders in scheduling concepts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in electronics manufacturing.
• 2+ years with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Experience with production scheduling concepts and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work order due dates and communicate status to management.
• Lead recurring meetings to drive closure of overdue work orders.
• Coordinate rework and upgrades and ensure release to new work orders.
• Serve as focal point for machine line scheduling for backlogged machines.
• Track daily status and resolve issues with support groups.
• Ensure quality and documentation for manufacturing orders and KPIs.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Reading & writing

Production scheduling

Communication

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PPS

BaaN/ERP

Job description

Description

Minnesota:Rochester | Manufacturing / Operations | Full Time

Posted 2 days ago

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next‑generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. Your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary

Coordinates activities between Production, Production Planners, Support, Engineering and Materials. Coordinates continuous improvement activities within various systems and between the support functions.

Responsibilities

• Monitors work order (WO) due dates to recognize trends/problems to ensure product is shipped to customer on time and to keep manufacturing management abreast of product flow.
• Leads recurring meetings to drive closure of overdue WOs.
• Coordinates rework and upgrades WOs (finding assemblies on production floor, getting assemblies to common location, coordinating release to new WO with Cage, PPS and BaaN transactions, etc.).
• Serves as the focal point for machine line scheduling for backlogged machines on conflicting priorities.
• Coordinates production output goal setting for any special circumstances.
• Serves as the focal point for Support for changes to machine line or Wave operations PMs.
• Researches and corrects over/under issue discrepancies on sub‑assemblies and final assemblies.
• Serves as the liaison for Configuration Analysts, Schedulers, Stockroom and Production Leaders for manufacturing order releases, priorities, holds, subassembly availability, and kit/part shortages.
• Ensures timely documentation, database management, progress reports, and corrective action follow up.
• Coordinates completion of ASRs and RMRs, including data entry to scrap tracker.
• Tracks daily status and progress and works to resolve issues with support groups.
• Reviews material discrepancy reports, locates components and makes tracking adjustments, as needed.
• Maintains tracker for containment inventory on the production floor.
• Monitors releases to ensure alignment with customer forecast.
• Works with leadership in locating and identifying aged WIP.
• Coordinates movement of WIP between departments or facilities.
• Ensures employees are responsible for the quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.

Other Information / Qualifications

• 2+ years of electronics manufacturing experience, 2+ years with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Experience working with associated Microsoft products.
• Demonstrate very good knowledge of business systems associated with production scheduling.
• Ability to train Production Leaders in production scheduling concepts and procedures.
• Effective organization and prioritization skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills – able to mentor others.
• Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required.
• Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism when representing the company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well as an individual or on teams.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with internal customers.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Participate in a continuous improvement activity with complete documentation, including a follow up review with the team in a presentation format.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Location

Geographical Location: Minnesota:Rochester

Physical Location: Rochester, MN

Schedule

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-Th 05:30-16:00

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: $17.62 to $22.03 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Application Deadline

This job posting will remain open until filled.

Additional Notices

Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing [e-mail].

Export Control

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a \"U.S. Person\" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case‑by‑case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

EEO Statement

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail].