38904 | Production Coordinator

Added - 06/23/26

38904 | Production Coordinator

Business Operations

Buffalo Grove, Illinois | Direct Hire

Job Description

Role Overview:
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Production Coordinator with a well-established consumer products organization located in Buffalo Grove, IL. With over 100 years of history, this company is known for manufacturing high-quality headwear and apparel sold across the country. This newly created position was established to support continued growth and will serve as a critical link between Customer Service, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure production schedules, materials, and orders stay on track.

Responsibilities:

• Send domestic production orders to factories and monitor progress to ensure on-time shipment and delivery
• Communicate regularly with factories regarding order status, production timelines, and shipping updates
• Coordinate with suppliers to order labels and patches needed for production
• Track incoming materials and manage shipments of labels, patches, and holograms to factories
• Create and maintain item numbers and product information within the ERP system
• Run and analyze inventory and stock reports to support production planning
• Collaborate with Customer Service to resolve delayed orders, missing materials, and production issues
• Proactively communicate production delays and updated timelines to internal teams
• Update purchase orders and maintain accurate production records within the ERP system
• Track supplier and factory performance to help ensure production deadlines are met
• Export data from the ERP system and utilize Excel for tracking, reporting, and analysis
• Support communication across production, purchasing, customer service, and vendor partners

• Previous experience in a Production Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Customer Service Coordinator, Purchasing Coordinator, or similar role
• Experience working with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Experience coordinating orders, inventory, suppliers, or production schedules is preferred
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.