Job Title: Production Coordinator

Department: Manufacturing

Reports to: Director of Manufacturing

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Batavia, IL

Travel: None

Job Summary: The Production Coordinator will plan, schedule, implement, and monitor production activities, ensuring contract requirements, product specifications, and deadlines are met.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviews contract specifications, drawings, sales orders, and other documents to understand requirements.
• Work with Engineering and Customer Service to coordinate the release of work orders to meet customer needs.
• Schedules and coordinates work with appropriate department staff so that work orders are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain production schedules within the ERP system.
• Drafts, develops and implements cost-effective manufacturing methods and procedures to ensure that production is within applicable standards.
• Prepares workforce projections and budget estimates based on a summary of labor hours, machine time, and material costs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors's degree in related area preferred.
• At least two years of experience in related disciplines including production planning, or assembly work, is required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to collaborate with others when appropriate.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints to draft clear and detailed manufacturing schedules.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently twist, turn, reach over shoulders, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, walk.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.