Production Scheduling & Inventory Coordinator

Ludlum Measurements, Inc.; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for professional growth

Development opportunities

Job summary

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. is seeking a Production Control Specialist to coordinate schedules, manage inventory, and ensure smooth material flow on the manufacturing floor. This in-person role requires strong planning, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to meet production goals and quality standards.

You will work closely with production, purchasing, and warehousing teams, maintain ERP records, and generate management reports to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in production planning, inventory control, or supply chain management (preferred).
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as Exact Max, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP or similar (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze data and solve production scheduling conflicts.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication across departments.
• Ability to lift materials or move production items (as needed).
• Initiative and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update production schedules to meet customer demands.
• Coordinate work orders and prioritize tasks based on deadlines and resource availability.
• Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available for scheduled production.
• Track inventory levels and request materials to prevent shortages.
• Maintain accurate records of materials received, used, and stored.
• Coordinate with purchasing and warehouse teams for timely material deliveries.
• Review and process work orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor production progress and update job status in systems.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between work orders and production.
• Document and report production issues or delays.
• Consult with production, shipping, and purchasing teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate schedule updates and changes to relevant departments.
• Assist in solving bottlenecks or delays.
• Maintain accurate production records and generate reports.
• Update databases/ERP with real-time production data.
• Analyze production metrics to identify trends or improvements.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Exact Max

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. is seeking a Production Control Specialist to coordinate schedules, manage inventory, and ensure smooth material flow on the manufacturing floor. This in-person role requires strong planning, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to meet production goals and quality standards.

You will work closely with production, purchasing, and warehousing teams, maintain ERP records, and generate management reports to drive continuous improvement.