We are looking for a Production Coordinator to support efficient manufacturing operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role oversees planning activities that keep materials, schedules, and shipping commitments aligned with customer expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate across sales, production, and vendor partners in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the sales team to translate customer orders into production plans, timelines, and executable schedules for fixtures and display projects.
- Build and maintain master production schedules that sequence work accurately and support on-time shipment commitments.
- Review project specifications, capacity constraints, and labor needs to determine the most effective manufacturing approach for each job.
- Verify material availability, account for supplier lead times, and incorporate purchasing needs into the overall production plan.
- Prepare and distribute required production documents, reports, and order-related records for internal teams and external partners.
- Coordinate workflow across departments by aligning fabrication, assembly, installation, and related operations with established priorities.
- Create and maintain bills of materials and identify the tools and equipment needed to complete each project successfully.
- Collaborate with supervisors, shop floor leaders, and vendors to monitor project status, address delays, and adjust schedules when conditions change.
- Participate in daily production meetings, update planning documents, and track progress to improve operational efficiency and delivery performance.
- Follow workplace safety expectations and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Communications, or a related field, or 3–5 years of relevant experience in production planning, materials coordination, inventory control, or warehouse operations.
- Practical experience supporting manufacturing schedules, order flow, and cross-functional project coordination in a production environment.
- Strong understanding of production processes, part relationships within assemblies, and the sequencing required for efficient manufacturing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working across Windows and Mac-based systems; familiarity with manufacturing equipment or laser-based production environments is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems quickly, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accuracy in a fast-moving workplace.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with sales teams, supervisors, vendors, and production staff.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with a track record of meeting timelines and supporting quality outcomes.
- Ability to travel between multiple locations and contribute positively to a diverse and inclusive work environment.