Production and Materials Coordinator

Role Overview The Production and Materials Coordinator is responsible for supporting manufacturing and job shop operations by ensuring work orders, raw materials, components, and supplies are available to meet production schedules and customer deadlines. Also handles production flow in a manufacturing job shop environment to help ensure jobs are properly scheduled, supplied, tracked, and completed on time. This role coordinates material movement, tracks inventory, monitors work orders, and works closely with planning, purchasing, warehouse, and production to maintain efficient workflow and on-time job completion. Located in our Shrewsbury, MA office. About Us PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is a leader in high precision positioning systems. We design and manufacture world-class precision motion and automation systems at our locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Our products include air bearings and air bearing stages, hexapod positioning and alignment systems, precision actuators, piezo drivers and much more! PI\'s customers are leaders in high tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, semiconductor, aerospace and life sciences. Our customers are building the future generation of earth changing technologies and we get to contribute to these impactful advancements! What You Will Do Coordinate the flow of raw materials, parts, and supplies to support manufacturing and job shop production Review and track work orders, job travelers, and production documentation Communicate with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams to resolve shortages and delays Track open jobs and help prioritize work based on due dates, material availability, and production capacity Maintain organized records of materials, orders, and production activity Help identify process issues and support continuous improvement in material flow and job coordination Ensure accuracy of inventory records, bills of materials, and planning data Update ERP/MRP systems and production records Follow up on delays, shortages, and delivery timelines Requirements Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or a related field is required. Industry experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree. Experience: 3+ years in manufacturing, production coordination, inventory control, or job shop operations Knowledge of material handling, work orders, and inventory processes Legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production tracking tools Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel Shift Schedule Monday-Friday, in office The pay range for this role is $55,000-$85,000 per year. Compensation is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training. PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of a background check. We are open to reasonable accommodation – please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io for consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr