Production Planning Coordinator

Production Planning Coordinator

Are you a highly organized professional who enjoys coordinating schedules, managing inventory, and keeping manufacturing operations running smoothly? We're seeking a Production Planning Coordinator to support production scheduling, customer order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional communication in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Production Planning Coordinator Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or post-secondary education in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.

Production Planning Coordinator Experience Requirements:

• 23 years of experience in production scheduling, customer service, sales support, operations coordination, or a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing setting.
• Inventory control and cycle count experience required.
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing software such as IQMS or similar systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook skills.
• Experience analyzing operational or sales data is preferred.
• Packaging industry experience is a plus but not required.

Production Planning Coordinator Job Duties:

• Coordinate and maintain production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as priorities change.
• Communicate schedule changes, production delays, and material constraints to internal departments.
• Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding pricing, order status, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate inventory control activities and cycle count administration.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and support corrective actions.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory audits.
• Review production capacity and communicate schedule updates to customers and internal teams.
• Support pricing, quotation requests, and production reporting activities.
• Maintain accurate customer, sales, scheduling, and order data within company systems.
• Analyze customer and sales data to support operational decision-making.
• Prepare reports and documentation for management.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and customer information.

Production Planning Coordinator Physical Capabilities:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, telephone, and office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 2060 pounds.
• Ability to move between office and production areas as needed.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and hearing protection, when entering production areas.
• Ability to work in environments with elevated noise levels.

Direct Hire Perks & Employee Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Example offerings may include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off to support work-life balance

If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy production scheduling, inventory management, and customer order coordination, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team where your organizational skills and attention to detail help drive operational success and customer satisfaction!