Production Control Coordinator

Job-ID: 4185Category: CoordinatorLocation: Newton, IA, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-09-16The Production Control Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring manufacturing activities to ensure the timely production and delivery of products. This role manages work-in-process (WIP), inventory control, material transactions, and production scheduling while partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve material shortages and production issues. The position supports inventory accuracy, data analysis, ERP/MRP system maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency and on-time delivery performance.The ideal candidate is a highly organized and detail-oriented manufacturing professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. You possess strong analytical, planning, and communication skills, are comfortable managing multiple priorities, and have a passion for driving operational excellence through collaboration, inventory accuracy, process improvement, and customer-focused results.ResponsibilitiesMonitor and manage daily work-in-process (WIP), job transactions, material movements, and inventory activities within assigned production areas to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.Coordinate material kits, inventory control processes, cycle counts, and physical inventories while maintaining accurate records and inventory integrity.Analyze production data and collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and other departments to identify and resolve production constraints, material shortages, and scheduling challenges.Support continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing practices, and workflow optimization efforts to improve productivity, reduce lead times, and enhance on-time delivery.Maintain compliance with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and 5S workplace organization standards.Provide general departmental support and perform additional production control and inventory management duties as assigned.QualificationsManufacturing experience: 1+ years of experience in production control, inventory management, manufacturing coordination, logistics, or a related field preferred.Systems knowledge: Experience with inventory control systems, cycle counting, record management, and ERP/MRP systems; Oracle experience preferred.Technical proficiency: Strong Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel capabilities.Core competencies: Excellent organizational planning, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Operational flexibility: Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments, including extended time on the production floor, support across varying shifts, and use of stairs, ladders, and production staging areas.Environmental readiness: Ability to wear required PPE and work in manufacturing conditions that may include varying temperatures, humidity, dust, noise, and other plant-related environmental factors.