Production Coordinator
Core
Execute production plans and ensure work orders flow efficiently through the factory for electrical wire harness manufacturing.
Role type
Production Coordinator
Builds
Electrical wire harnesses
Domain
Manufacturing / Wire harness assembly
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, manufacturing operations, supply chain coordination, inventory management, work order management, problem-solving, risk identification, physical lifting (up to 25 lbs), standing for extended periods
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense/electronics manufacturing experience, lean manufacturing principles, MES/ERP systems, SQL, PowerBI, large data set analysis
Technologies
ERP, MRP, MES, SQL, PowerBI, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Manage daily execution of released work orders within assigned production areas; Monitor work order status and ensure production teams have materials, documentation, tooling, and support; Track and communicate production holds, shortages, and blockers to stakeholders; Coordinate with Inventory, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues impacting production schedules; Facilitate work order releases, closures, and status updates within ERP/MES systems; Maintain accurate production status reporting, including work-in-progress, shortages, and recovery plans; Follow up on action items and ensure timely closure of production-related issues; Monitor schedule adherence and proactively escalate risks to on-time delivery; Assist with clear-to-build (CtB) reviews and readiness assessments for upcoming work orders; Ensure production data, priorities, and system transactions are accurate and current; Coordinate engineering changes, rework activity, and disposition actions affecting active production orders; Partner with Production Supervisors to maintain visibility into labor loading, work priorities, and execution risks
Seniority
Individual Contributor