Production Coordinator

SUMMARY

Schedules and coordinates the company material planning system to control the flow of production work through departments and ensures that proper parts and materials inventories are maintained to satisfy production requirements. Monitors and expedites the production process in order to meet the company's delivery commitments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Ensures that proper inventory levels are maintained and/or procured to allow production work to be performed on schedule to meet delivery commitments.

Monitors customers inventory levels, modifying sales orders as needed to support customers needs.

Procures all needed raw material and hardware, monitors purchase orders status as needed

Reviews sales order material requirements and identifies shortages. Follows up with purchasing and contracts to clear shortages.

Monitors incoming material as it is received and determines schedule for the issuance of corresponding work orders to production departments as prompted by production schedule data contained in the company's MRP computer system.

Coordinates "split" work orders as needed or directed, completing all corresponding documentation. Reschedules or combines work orders with similar or identical operations to run concurrently to eliminate duplicate machine setups and other redundancy or waste.

Regularly monitors status of work in progress, and expedites when necessary, to ensure timely completion in accordance with the production work schedule.

Makes production schedule adjustments or revisions as necessary, based on work order specifications, established priorities, and the availability of production capacity and material resources.

Regularly updates and monitors work schedule lists and reports as required. Apprises management, production and support personnel as necessary.

Responds promptly to contracts/sales inquiries and requests for work order status, providing accurate information as needed.

Presents operating reports to senior management. Creates timelines for product deliveries if needed.

Meets established standards for productivity and quality. Confers with supervisor when problems arise which impact expected level of performance.

Responsible for supporting and ensuring compliance to ISO 9002/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.

Must contribute to a positive work environment.

Performs any task required to support customer requirements and company goals.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Ø  Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ø  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ø  Must possess strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.

Ø  Excellent computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, ERP / MRP systems, word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Ø  Ability to work positively and constructively in a team environment.

Ø  Must consistently demonstrate professional and pleasant behavior and communicate effectively and appropriately in stressful situations and environments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ø  Must be able to sit for up to 10 hours per day.

Ø  Frequently required to stand and walk.

Ø  Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Ø  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.