What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Control Coordinator position at Bluefors?
We are looking for a Production Control Coordinator to join our team at Bluefors in Syracuse, NY. In this role, you will support multiple departments by managing production documentation, generating work orders, and ensuring accurate data flow across operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while playing a key role in production planning and execution. Interested? Keep reading!
Your tasks will include supporting inventory control by running supply and demand models within the ERP system to align production needs. You will generate, print, and release work orders and pick lists to the production floor, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete. You will perform work order closing transactions to update inventory quantities, including tracking work-in-progress to finished goods. In addition, you will create and distribute work order packets, assist with job routing coordination, and maintain accurate electronic documentation through data entry and filing. You will attend meetings to gather updates on new orders, revisions, supplier issues, and production timelines, and communicate scheduling requirements or shortages with floor supervisors. You will also coordinate material and supply ordering, monitor quality-related part needs, generate reports, update presentations, and support general administrative tasks using Microsoft Office tools.
We are looking for a candidate with a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of administrative or manufacturing planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An associate degree in a related field is preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, solid interpersonal abilities, and effective time management. Experience working with ERP systems is highly preferred, along with familiarity with bills of materials, routings, and inventory control methods. You should be comfortable entering large volumes of data accurately and efficiently and be proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
We also appreciate candidates who have experience in manufacturing environments and a strong understanding of production planning processes. A proactive mindset, along with the ability to identify issues and contribute to process improvements, will help you stand out in this role. Experience with data analysis, reporting, and presentation development is beneficial. Candidates who are adaptable, team-oriented, and align with our values—such as attention to detail, continuous learning, and organizational effectiveness—will thrive in this position.
We offer you an interesting, challenging, and responsible position, along with the support of a highly skilled and growing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for your professional growth in a dynamic, enthusiastic, and collaborative team where we work together and support each other. We foster a multicultural work environment with room to grow, where you can use your potential and further develop your skills.
We offer a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), long- and short-term disability, life insurance, training, tuition reimbursement, vacation, and Paid Time Off (PTO).
Location: Syracuse, NY
Pay range: $22.50 – $37.00/hr. (DOE)
Main Responsibilities Include The Following
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and use hand and finger dexterity. The employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds in a manufacturing setting. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
This role operates in both office and manufacturing environments. The employee interacts with internal and external customers in a professional and courteous manner while maintaining confidentiality as needed. Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers are used regularly. In the manufacturing environment, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally to humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, heat, cold, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level is usually moderately loud, and required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as applicable.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.
Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of disability status, veteran status, or any other New York State or federally protected characteristic.
The world's leading manufacturer of ultra-low temperature cryogen-free dilution refrigerators.
We design and manufacture measurement systems, that can provide clean and quiet environment for scientific research, even at ultra-low temperatures. Our systems have options which include wiring and superconducting magnets and can be customized to meet the requirements of each customer. We have a strong focus on the quantum computing and information community and are here to support scientists and industries go further in their endeavors. For this we have brought together the best minds from a variety of fields. If you are a skilled physicist, technician, engineer or business professional and looking for an interesting job in multicultural environment, join our growth story at Bluefors.
Here we are curious to the core, have wide-range expertise, and have one mission: progress. Continuous development, learning, and collaboration are fundamental to our way of working. In our agile company structure customers are in direct contact with scientists and engineers who design their system. We deliver systems all around the world and the markets for our products are constantly growing. Currently we employ more than 600 professionals from over 50 different nationalities. We offer competitive benefits package, employee share program, flexible working environment and a non-smoking workplace.
Your tasks will include supporting inventory control by running supply and demand models within the ERP system to align production needs. You will generate, print, and release work orders and pick lists to the production floor, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete. You will perform work order closing transactions to update inventory quantities, including tracking work-in-progress to finished goods. In addition, you will create and distribute work order packets, assist with job routing coordination, and maintain accurate electronic documentation through data entry and filing. You will attend meetings to gather updates on new orders, revisions, supplier issues, and production timelines, and communicate scheduling requirements or shortages with floor supervisors. You will also coordinate material and supply ordering, monitor quality-related part needs, generate reports, update presentations, and support general administrative tasks using Microsoft Office tools.
We are looking for a candidate with a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of administrative or manufacturing planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An associate degree in a related field is preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, solid interpersonal abilities, and effective time management. Experience working with ERP systems is highly preferred, along with familiarity with bills of materials, routings, and inventory control methods. You should be comfortable entering large volumes of data accurately and efficiently and be proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
We also appreciate candidates who have experience in manufacturing environments and a strong understanding of production planning processes. A proactive mindset, along with the ability to identify issues and contribute to process improvements, will help you stand out in this role. Experience with data analysis, reporting, and presentation development is beneficial. Candidates who are adaptable, team-oriented, and align with our values—such as attention to detail, continuous learning, and organizational effectiveness—will thrive in this position.
We offer you an interesting, challenging, and responsible position, along with the support of a highly skilled and growing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for your professional growth in a dynamic, enthusiastic, and collaborative team where we work together and support each other. We foster a multicultural work environment with room to grow, where you can use your potential and further develop your skills.
We offer a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), long- and short-term disability, life insurance, training, tuition reimbursement, vacation, and Paid Time Off (PTO).
Location: Syracuse, NY
Pay range: $22.50 – $37.00/hr. (DOE)
Main Responsibilities Include The Following
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Support inventory control by running supply/demand models within the ERP system
- Generate, print, and release work orders and pick lists to the production floor
- Perform work order closing transactions and update inventory quantities
- Create and distribute work orders and assist with job routing coordination
- Enter data and maintain accurate electronic documentation
- Attend meetings to gather updates on orders, revisions, and production timelines
- Coordinate ordering of materials and supplies
- Generate weekly and monthly reports
- Communicate schedule requirements and shortages with production supervisors
- Monitor quality-related part needs and coordinate with the Quality department
- Update meeting presentations and support administrative tasks
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Six months or more of administrative or manufacturing planning experience preferred
- Associate degree in a related field preferred
- 1–2 years of experience working with ERP systems highly preferred
- Familiarity with bills of materials, routings, and inventory control methods
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
- Ability to enter large volumes of data accurately and efficiently
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Commitment to safety and alignment with company Leadership Principles and workplace competencies
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
- Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
- Experience with data analysis, reporting, and presentation development
- A proactive approach to identifying process improvements
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- A team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- A positive attitude and strong alignment with company values, including safety, diversity, and organizational effectiveness
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and use hand and finger dexterity. The employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds in a manufacturing setting. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
This role operates in both office and manufacturing environments. The employee interacts with internal and external customers in a professional and courteous manner while maintaining confidentiality as needed. Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers are used regularly. In the manufacturing environment, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally to humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, heat, cold, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level is usually moderately loud, and required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as applicable.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.
Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of disability status, veteran status, or any other New York State or federally protected characteristic.
The world's leading manufacturer of ultra-low temperature cryogen-free dilution refrigerators.
We design and manufacture measurement systems, that can provide clean and quiet environment for scientific research, even at ultra-low temperatures. Our systems have options which include wiring and superconducting magnets and can be customized to meet the requirements of each customer. We have a strong focus on the quantum computing and information community and are here to support scientists and industries go further in their endeavors. For this we have brought together the best minds from a variety of fields. If you are a skilled physicist, technician, engineer or business professional and looking for an interesting job in multicultural environment, join our growth story at Bluefors.
Here we are curious to the core, have wide-range expertise, and have one mission: progress. Continuous development, learning, and collaboration are fundamental to our way of working. In our agile company structure customers are in direct contact with scientists and engineers who design their system. We deliver systems all around the world and the markets for our products are constantly growing. Currently we employ more than 600 professionals from over 50 different nationalities. We offer competitive benefits package, employee share program, flexible working environment and a non-smoking workplace.
Salary : $23 - $37