Production Planning Coordinator

UFP Industries, Inc.; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Planning Coordinator to prepare production documentation, update schedules, and track status across operations and powder coating.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, internal customer service, and strong communication within a manufacturing setting. The candidate will manage production drawings, coordinate with fabrication turnovers, and maintain master schedules.

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year business degree is a plus.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret production documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production documentation and schedules.
• Track production status with operations and powder coating teams.
• Update online production schedules daily.
• Prepare master packing slips for outside service painting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team player

Education

Business degree (AS/BA)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

Production Planning CoordinatorGeneral SummaryAre 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, apply today to 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 ResponsibilitiesPrepares production drawing documentation for all product fabrications upon turnoverParticipates in cross-functional fabrication turnovers and communicates and tracks material orders to purchasingManages and updates online production schedule tracking daily through Microsoft Teams worksheetsPrepares master packing slips for outside service product paintingManages paint priority lists and daily updates including communication with powder coating supplierPrepares purchase orders for offsite powder coating operationsProcesses paint warranty documentation for project scopesTracks incoming receipt of outside service components and materials to facilitate productionFacilitates production schedules by understanding project priorities, working with project management team and operationsAssures and follows up that all product scope components are processed through operations based on lead times for consolidated shipment to the customerPrepares decking take-off documentation for projectsCoordinates quality control of drawings to be released to fabrication.Helps create bills of operations and bills of materials shop processing documentationMaintain post-production documentation for proper filing and storage managementPerforms daily safety administrative tasks for tooling inspections and safety walksFacilitate safety administrative reporting as needed to support safety committee and monthly reportingDesign 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 requiredPerforms other duties as requiredJob SpecificationsKnowledge RequiredMinimum 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 methodologiesExcellent knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook)Skills and abilitiesAbility to understand verbal and written instructions in English; ability to read and write basic EnglishAbility to successfully communicate with management and co-workersAbility 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 drawingsAbility to be mobile in the work environmentAbility to operate office and computer equipmentAbility to interact and participate within a production shop environmentRequires safety footwearAbility to work hours mandated by managementAbility to pass a drug testConductHighly motivated and enthusiasticStrong organization skills and strong attention to detailBe a team player and support the Company's core values and goalsConducts oneself in a professional mannerWorking ConditionsWorking 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 experienceBenefits currently offered to our employees:Medical insuranceHealth savings account with company contributionDental insuranceVision insuranceBasic and voluntary life insuranceDisability insurance401(k) plan with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysStock purchase program with employee discountEducational reimbursementThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.