Lead Project Expeditor

Position Title : LEAD PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Location: HOUSTON, TX FLSA Class: EXEMPT Responsible to: Program Manager, Asset Management Position Summary: The Lead Production Coordinator is a key driver within VoltaGrid’s Asset Management team, responsible for owning the master production schedule across all operational fields — with a strong focus on data center asset builds and fleet readiness. This role will act as central coordinator, facilitator, and subject‑matter resource, bridging efforts between internal and external stakeholders — including manufacturers, engineering, procurement, operations, and accounting. The Lead Production Coordinator ensures that production activities are well‑organized, transparent, and executed efficiently to meet cost, quality, and schedule objectives. This position requires a self‑motivated professional who can advise, influence, and collaborate across multiple teams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Own and manage the master production schedule for all asset builds across VoltaGrid’s operational regions, with emphasis on data center infrastructure and hybrid power systems. Serve as liaison between manufacturers and internal teams, ensuring production status transparency, proactive communication, and issue resolution. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, field operations, and accounting to align production priorities with project schedules and budgets. Advise and support Production Coordinators, offering direction, clarity, and best‑practice insight to ensure consistency and quality across projects. Facilitate collaboration between engineering and production teams to ensure documentation, drawings, and specifications are properly implemented. Track, analyze, and report on production KPIs — including on‑time delivery, parts availability, quality performance, and cost adherence. Identify and resolve production bottlenecks or process inefficiencies by engaging relevant teams and driving solutions. Contribute to process improvements, helping to design and implement standardized coordination methods and communication tools. Partner with the Asset Management team on project forecasting, risk identification, and mitigation planning. Act as a conduit of communication among all stakeholders to maintain visibility, accountability, and progress toward shared goals. Other Requirements 7+ years of experience in production scheduling, coordination, or manufacturing project management, ideally within energy, power generation, or data center infrastructure. Proven ability to coordinate, influence, and align cross‑functional teams toward shared production objectives. Strong working knowledge of ERP/CMMS systems, MRP workflows, and supplier coordination processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders at all levels. Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Experience developing, documenting, or improving standard operating procedures and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to anticipate needs, navigate ambiguity, and act as a trusted partner in driving project completion. Ability for occasional travel to vendor and field sites. Preferred: Experience working with data center or distributed energy asset builds, including switchgear, generators, and hybrid power systems. Preferred: Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma tools, project scheduling software (MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera), and supplier collaboration platforms. Preferred: Professional certification (e.g., PMP, APICS/ASCM) preferred. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their typical responsibilities from time to time, as needed. VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr