Production Coordinator Lead

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented experienced Production Coordinator Lead . The Production Coordinator will coordinate production schedules and manufacturing activities.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate production schedules, priorities, and manufacturing activities to support on-time delivery.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for production coordination and schedule-related issues.
• Monitor daily production progress and proactively identify potential delays, constraints, or bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory, Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics, to resolve production issues.
• Assign, track, and follow up on action items while holding task owners accountable to committed deadlines.
• Ensure all required  stage gates are completed and verified prior to Clear-to-Build.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date production schedules, records, trackers, and status reports.
• Provide regular production status updates and communicate changes, risks, and recovery plans to appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate material, labor, information, and other production requirements to support manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor workflow and production capacity to identify opportunities to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Escalate production risks and issues in a timely manner and help drive corrective actions to resolution.
• Support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives related to production delays, quality issues, and process inefficiencies.
• Assist in prioritizing work based on customer commitments, production requirements, material availability, and business needs.
• Partner with Inventory and Purchasing to identify and resolve material shortages or supply constraints that may impact production.
• Coordinate with Quality to ensure required inspections, documentation, and quality requirements are completed before production milestones.
• Support timely delivery of finished products by maintaining visibility of production status through completion and shipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, communication, workflow, and overall operational efficiency.
• Help establish and maintain standardized processes, procedures, and best practices for production coordination.
• Provide guidance and day-to-day leadership to Production Coordinators and/or other team members as assigned.
• Serve as a resource and escalation point for less experienced coordinators.
• Promote a culture of accountability, urgency, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within  metal manufacturing/fabrication .
• Previous experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Production Coordination
• Inventory Control
• Purchasing
• Supply Chain
• Logistics
• Shop Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, and shop operations.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling and time management.
• Experience tracking production performance and identifying schedule risks.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both shop-floor personnel and office/management teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, follow through, and hold others accountable to commitments.
• Project management or production planning experience preferred.
• Familiarity with  Lean Manufacturing , continuous improvement, and process optimization principles.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and manufacturing best practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety standards and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, inventory management, or manufacturing scheduling software.
• Acute attention to detail, particularly regarding production schedules, documentation, and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing production priorities.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical, manufacturing, or business education is a plus.

Leadership Expectations

• As the  Lead in this role, the Production Coordinator is expected to:
• Take ownership of the overall production coordination process and ensure priorities are clearly communicated.
• Proactively identify issues rather than waiting for problems to impact the schedule.
• Establish clear ownership and deadlines for cross-functional action items.
• Follow up consistently and escalate missed commitments when necessary.
• Mentor and support other Production Coordinators.
• Drive accountability while maintaining positive and professional working relationships.
• Provide leadership through organization, communication, urgency, and follow-through.
• Continuously look for ways to improve production flow, reduce delays, and optimize operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4% 
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years