Production Control Coordinator

Join a growing precision manufacturer as a Production Control Coordinator and help keep manufacturing operations organized, production schedules on track, and work orders moving efficiently through the facility. You will support daily production execution by maintaining accurate ERP records, coordinating work order releases, monitoring job progress, and communicating potential scheduling or material-related issues before they impact delivery.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in manufacturing, production coordination, scheduling support, or ERP transactions who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You'll play an important role in maintaining production accuracy, improving workflow visibility, and supporting on-time delivery while gaining exposure to broader production planning and supply chain operations.

Production Control Coordinator | What You Will Do

• Prepare, release, and maintain manufacturing work orders in the ERP system according to established production priorities
• Verify work order packets, routing information, and manufacturing documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Monitor open work orders and maintain accurate job status throughout the production process
• Track daily production progress, identifying delays, bottlenecks, and jobs at risk of missing planned completion dates
• Maintain accurate ERP transactions, order statuses, due dates, and production records
• Identify and help resolve data discrepancies affecting scheduling visibility and production reporting
• Communicate material shortages, documentation gaps, routing issues, and quality holds that could delay production
• Coordinate with Production, Materials, Quality, and Process Engineering teams to support efficient job movement
• Assist with expediting critical or time-sensitive work orders as directed by Production Control leadership
• Maintain production tracking logs, dashboards, and scheduling support reports
• Prepare routine reports covering job status, overdue orders, production progress, and potential delivery risks
• Support data collection for capacity reviews, schedule adherence, and on-time delivery performance
• Assist with production documentation and audit preparation
• Help ensure production information remains accurate, current, and accessible to the teams responsible for execution

Production Control Coordinator | What You Bring

• High school diploma required; associate's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, production control, scheduling support, order coordination, or ERP-related functions preferred
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to track multiple work orders, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Understanding of manufacturing workflow, production schedules, and order processing preferred
• Strong follow-through and ability to recognize and communicate emerging production issues
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with Production, Materials, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Ability to work in a structured, deadline-driven manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency when addressing production-related issues

Production Control Coordinator | Compensation and Opportunity

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to gain experience in production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing operations
• Exposure to ERP systems, manufacturing order management, and cross-functional production coordination
• Opportunity to work closely with Production Control and Supply Chain leadership
• Direct involvement in improving production accuracy, schedule visibility, and on-time delivery
• Potential for long-term professional development within production control and supply chain operations