What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCTION COORDINATOR position at Dougherty Manufacturing?
About Us
Through generations of refinement, the Dougherty Difference is truly unmatched. It is
reflected in cutting-edge designs, original ideas, and our commitment to our customers.
Our family-owned company is in Edgewater, Florida where we are the proud builders of
SOLACE Boats and many other industry specific components.
Countless individuals and generations have been touched by Dougherty designs. The
memories and the moments are all owed to the ingenuity of the Dougherty legacy. This
legacy has pushed the limits of design and engineering time and again and continues
today. We are at the beginning of a great new generation, and the time has come to set
the stage once again. Be a part of the Dougherty Difference!
Role Overview:
We are seeking a proactive, detail‑oriented Production Operations Coordinator to work side‑by‑side with the Plant Manager supporting daily manufacturing operations. This role focuses on production scheduling, coordination with supervisors, and ensuring manufactured products remain on schedule. As a newly created position, this role will evolve over time and play a key part in helping structure and improve production planning processes.
Position Description: Production Operations Coordinator
The Production Operations Coordinator supports the Plant Manager in overseeing production schedules, tracking progress across multiple departments, and coordinating with supervisors to ensure production goals are met. This role requires manufacturing experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment. Marine or boat manufacturing experience is highly preferred but not required.
Essential Functions of this Role: (Position is Onsite)
Production Scheduling & Coordination
- Assist in creating, maintaining, and monitoring daily and weekly production schedules
- Work closely with production supervisors to track workflow and ensure manufactured products remain on target
- Identify scheduling conflicts, delays, or resource constraints and escalate them to the Plant Manager
- Support schedule adjustments based on production demands, staffing, materials, and priorities
Operational Support
- Work side‑by‑side with the Plant Manager to support daily manufacturing operations
- Assist with coordination between production, materials, quality, and other departments
- Participate in production meetings and communicate schedule updates as needed
- Support the Plant Manager with additional operational tasks as business needs require
Project & Process Support
- Assist with project coordination and tracking within the production environment
- Help develop, document, and improve production scheduling and planning processes
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to efficiency, workflow, and production planning
- Contribute ideas and structure to help evolve this newly created role
Required Qualifications:
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Strong organizational, planning, and time‑management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, and production teams
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on production setting
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and evolving responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in marine or boat manufacturing
- Production scheduling experience in a manufacturing setting
- Project management or project coordination experience
- Familiarity with ERP systems or production scheduling tools
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to spend extended time on the production floor
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs occasionally
Benefit Offerings
This position is eligible to participate in Dougherty Manufacturing’s comprehensive benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and 401k.
Why Dougherty Manufacturing:
Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people.
EEOC
Dougherty Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.