Job Title:  Production Coordinator

Job Purpose

 The Production Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining the day to day production line schedules for two production facilities by creating a production schedule from the master demand plan and aligning the production schedule with the sub-assembly schedule. Issues, manages and expedites work orders. Responsible for assisting with the Global Battery Demand planning and Master Scheduler duties, including the evaluation of global safety stocks, production EOQ’s, and the entering of KPI data.  Interacts closely with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Accounting, Human Resources, Quality and Sales/Marketing to effectively plan and execute plant production schedules to meet and support our customers’ requirements while maintaining plant efficiencies.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinates and expedites the flow of work and materials within or between departments.
2. Plan and schedule the production floor for all shifts as assigned.
3. Ensure daily production requirements are achieved to meet customer expectation.
4. Daily verification of production reported by production and inventory control staff.
5. Reviews available inventory and dates new orders daily.
6. Responds to lead time requests, daily.
7. Escalates issues as necessary to ensure that actual production meets the expected throughput to minimize scrap and fulfill production plans.
8. Analyze usage requirements to ensure the minimization of work in process (WIP).
9. Work closely with department supervisors to make sure the departments has the needed components necessary for flow of production.
10. Work closely with department supervisors to ensure that necessary staff is available to run the required workload.
11. Assist with the development and implementation of the master schedule from the sales backlog, forecast, and historical data.
12. Work with and assist the Master Scheduler/Global Demand Planner to develop ITO and delivery precision performance for each product type.
13. Assist with the preparation for the monthly KPI and business unit forecast precision roundtable meetings.  
14. Engage in process improvement projects with interfacing departments to ensure continual process improvements. 

Assist with driving production & finishing efficiencies.

Qualifications

1. APICS-CPIM preferred
2. Proficient knowledge with MRP/ERP systems, Microsoft Word, Excel power user, PowerBI and PowerPoint
3. 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment working within the scheduling and/or supply chain functions
4. Associates degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or

related field and/or equivalent experience is preferred

5. Experience in SIOP or relevant experience preferred
6. Knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning,

demand and replenishment processes in a manufacturing environment

7. Excellent problem solving and analytic skills-ability to manage complexity and resolve

conflicts that arise

Great attention to details

8. Ability to work well under pressure and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously
9. Must be well organized and able to coordinate multiple tasks in a controlled manner

Effective communication skills both oral and written; including computer literacy

General Job Requirements