Production Planning Coordinator

UFP Industries, Inc

Brooklyn Center (MN)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 39,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company co

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (basic and voluntary)

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Planning Coordinator to prepare production documentation, update schedules, and track status through operations and powder coating. The role emphasizes accuracy, strong computer skills, and clear communication to support our organization and customers.

The position involves planning with the operations team, coordinating with suppliers and project management, and maintaining post-production documentation and safety compliance on the production floor.

Qualifications

Minimum high school graduate with experience in business or office procedures.
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)

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
Tracks incoming receipt of outside service components and materials to facilitate production
Facilitates production schedules by understanding project priorities and coordinating with the PM and operations

Skills

MRP knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reading production drawings

Planning and organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two- or four-year business degree (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Word

Outlook

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.

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

Knowledge Required

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

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