Production Coordinator - Manufacturing

A Hiring Company; Walnut (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% employer match

11 paid holidays

10 PTO days

Free donuts on Fridays

Company luncheons

Year end party

Job summary

Astrophysics Inc. is seeking a Production Coordinator at its City of Industry, CA headquarters to support daily production activities and maintain efficient workflows across Electrical, Mechanical, and Imaging units.

You will update the WIP report, coordinate with Warehouse, Planning, Engineering and other teams, and help resolve production issues. The role emphasizes data entry for reports, tracking metrics like time to complete a unit, downtime, and task times, and onboarding new team members.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 1–2 years in a manufacturing or assembly environment, coordinator or support role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; ERP experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth flow of units between production phases (Electrical, Mechanical, Imaging).
• Resolve flow issues by coordinating with Warehouse, Planning, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, or Quality.
• Track project timelines with the daily WIP report and assist with resource allocation.
• Coordinate the receiving of staged materials to maintain timely and efficient production workflows.
• Maintain backlog follow up.
• Serve as a central point of contact for each production phase, ensuring effective communication regarding production needs and project updates.
• Provide administrative support to various teams, including preparing reports, updating project statuses, and handling correspondence.
• Regularly update production documentation, including data entry for reports such as the WIP report.
• Track production metrics such as time to complete a unit, downtime, and task completion times on the Production Checklist, report findings, and suggest improvements to enhance overall production performance.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members in production processes and tools.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

Astrophysics Inc. is a global leader in X-Ray security inspection systems, dedicated since 2002 to making the world safer through advanced screening technology. Our systems protect critical infrastructure in over 150 countries, serving airports, government buildings, military bases, and more. We are a fast-growing, dynamic company seeking a Production Coordinator to join our headquarters in City of Industry, CA.

Job Summary:

The Production Coordinator supports daily production activities by gathering and communicating key information to ensure smooth workflows across departments. This role is responsible for updating the WIP report, resolving production issues, and facilitating coordination between teams to maintain production efficiency and meet company goals.

Essential Functions:

• Support production by ensuring the smooth flow of units between production phases (Electrical, Mechanical, and Imaging) ensuring that tasks are completed on time and in alignment with company goals.
• Resolve flow issues by coordinating with appropriate departments, such as Warehouse, Planning, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, or Quality to address any disruptions in unit flow.
• Track project timelines by completing the daily WIP report and assist with resource allocation to ensure all production tasks are completed efficiently.
• Coordinate the receiving of staged materials to maintain timely and efficient production workflows.
• Maintain backlog follow up.
• Serve as a central point of contact for each production phase, ensuring effective communication regarding production needs and project updates.
• Provide administrative support to various teams, including preparing reports, updating project statuses, and handling correspondence.
• Regularly update production documentation, including data entry for reports such as the WIP report.
• Track production metrics such as time to complete a unit, downtime, and task completion times on the Production Checklist, report findings, and suggest improvements to enhance overall production performance.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members in production processes and tools.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment, preferably in a coordinator or support role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; ERP experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with cross-functional teams.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Non-Exempt
• Full-Time
• Hours: 7am-3:30pm, occasional overtime and weekends may be required.
• (Hours subject to change depending on the needs of the business)
• 401K plan with 4% employer match
• 11 paid holidays, 10 PTO days
• Free donuts on Fridays, company luncheons and year end party!

Be part of a meaningful security mission with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. Join our Astrophysics family today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Astrophysics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. For accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [phone].