Manufacturing Production Coordinator – Scheduling & Operations

Production Coordinator - Scheduling & operations Pay: $26–$32/hour Schedule: Monday–Thursday (4-day work week) Job Type: Full-Time (M-TH 6AM-4:30PM)About the roleWe are seeking a Production Coordinator to manage and execute daily production flow.This role ensures that demand, materials, and capacity are aligned to support efficient operations and on-time delivery.Success in this role requires strong decision-making, organization, and the ability to proactively address challenges in a dynamic environment.What you'll doProduction Scheduling & flowBuild and manage daily and weekly production schedules based on demand, capacity, and prioritiesRelease jobs to the floor with correct timing, materials, and routingMake real-time adjustments to keep production on trackCross-Functional Coordination Work closely with purchasing, operations, and customer-facing teamsIdentify and communicate risks early (material shortages, delays, bottlenecks)Drive solutions to keep production movingExecution & Follow-ThroughTrack job progress and take action when production falls behindSupport production meetings with accurate, actionable updatesEnsure the shop floor knows what to run, when, and whySystems & Data AccuracyMaintain accurate production data in ERP systemsEnsure schedules reflect real-time conditions—not assumptionsContinuous Improvement Identify inefficiencies in scheduling and workflowHelp improve processes to increase throughput and reduce delaysWhat Success Looks LikeProduction schedules are clear, realistic, and consistently executedIssues are identified early, not after impacting deliveryCommunication is proactive and solution-focusedOn-time delivery performance is strong and improvingWhat we're looking forStrong sense of ownership and urgencyAbility to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environmentClear, proactive communicatorDetail-oriented with strong follow-throughProblem-solver with a bias for actionComfortable using ERP systems and ExcelAdaptable and resilient under changing prioritiesWillingness to spend time on the production floorPreferred Experience2–5 years in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or supply chainExperience in a job shop or high-mix/low-volume environment is a plusWork Environment & CultureWe operate with a simple philosophy:We serve the needs of othersWe take ownership and initiativeWe embrace a winning mindsetThis is a team-oriented environment where accountability, communication, and continuous improvement drive success.