Production Planning Coordinator

UFP Endurable, LLC; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

UFP Endurable, LLC is seeking a Production Planning Coordinator in Minnesota to manage production documentation, schedules, and status tracking across operations and powder coating. The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and cross-functional collaboration on shop floor processes.

The candidate will prepare drawings, update schedules, issue PO requests for offsite coating, and maintain post-production documentation while supporting safety and standardization efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate; two or four-year business degree is a plus.
• Knowledge of MRP system methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepares production drawing documentation for all product fabrications upon turnover.
• Updates and tracks online production schedule daily.
• Coordinates with purchasing and operations to manage material orders and lead times.
• Prepares master packing slips for outside service painting.
• Manages paint priority lists and communicates with powder coating supplier.

Job description

Production Planning Coordinator

General Summary

Are you highly analytical and detail orientated? We are looking for a rock star who can effectively prepare production documentation, update production schedules, and track production status through operations and powder coating. Your analysis will improve schedule tracking with our operations team and provide accurate production documentation to support our organization and customers. You must have excellent computer and effective communication skills. If you pride yourself in managing and executing details, providing exceptional internal customer service, and want to be valued for what you bring to the team, join us as our Production Scheduler. Works under general supervision; relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks; a certain degree of process creativity and decision making is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares production drawing documentation for all product fabrications upon turnover
• Participates in cross-functional fabrication turnovers and communicates and tracks material orders to purchasing
• Manages and updates online production schedule tracking daily through Microsoft Teams worksheets
• Prepares master packing slips for outside service product painting
• Manages paint priority lists and daily updates including communication with powder coating supplier
• Prepares purchase orders for offsite powder coating operations
• Processes paint warranty documentation for project scopes
• Tracks incoming receipt of outside service components and materials to facilitate production
• Facilitates production schedules by understanding project priorities, working with project management team and operations
• Assures and follows up that all product scope components are processed through operations based on lead times for consolidated shipment to the customer
• Prepares decking take-off documentation for projects
• Coordinates quality control of drawings to be released to fabrication. Helps create bills of operations and bills of materials shop processing documentation
• Maintain post-production documentation for proper filing and storage management
• Performs daily safety administrative tasks for tooling inspections and safety walks
• Facilitate safety administrative reporting as needed to support safety committee and monthly reporting
• Design and/or implement optimized workflows, develop process maps, SOPs, and documentation to support standardization and scalability; and facilitate any training necessary.
• Prepares regular and special reports as required
• Performs other duties as required

Job Specifications

Minimum high school graduate with experience in business or office procedures. Two or four- year business degree is a plus. Knowledge and understanding of MRP system methodologies Excellent knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook)

Skills and abilities

Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English; ability to read and write basic English Ability to successfully communicate with management and co-workers Ability to apply business math in business situations, to plan, organize and prioritize work and to effectively interact with others. Ability to learn how to read and interpret production fabrication drawings Ability to be mobile in the work environment Ability to operate office and computer equipment Ability to interact and participate within a production shop environment Requires safety footwear Ability to work hours mandated by management Ability to pass a drug test Conduct Highly motivated and enthusiastic Strong organization skills and strong attention to detail Be a team player and support the Company's core values and goals Conducts oneself in a professional manner

Working Conditions

Working environment is favorable. Requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time; talking, hearing and seeing are essential duties. Will be required to spend time on the production floor and follow all safety rules and guidelines for safety and personal protective equipment.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wage $25 - $28/per hour, dependent on skill set and experience

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We’re family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.