What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Coordinator position at Fathom Mfg?
Company History:
Fathom is a premier U.S. contract manufacturer with a legacy of manufacturing innovation dating back more than 50 years. Across seven locations and a global sourcing network, we offer 25 advanced technologies spanning additive manufacturing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding and more. We serve leading companies across aerospace and defense, medical, robotics, automotive, semiconductor, and data center and energy markets, delivering highly complex parts from concept through production. Our expert-driven approach, white-glove service, and extensive certifications help our customers scale with confidence.
Job/Position Summary
The Production Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring production activities to ensure efficient operations, optimal resource utilization, and on-time delivery. This role acts as a key link between manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement teams to maintain production schedules, control inventory levels, and drive operational performance.
Primary Responsibilities
- Production Planning & Scheduling: Execute and maintain production schedules based on customer demands, forecasts, and inventory levels. Coordinate daily and weekly production plans with manufacturing teams. Adjust schedules as needed to address changes in demand, labor availability, or equipment issues.
- Inventory & Material Control: Monitor raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory levels. Ensure availability of materials to support uninterrupted production. Collaborate with procurement and supply chain to manage shortages or excess stock.
- Performance Monitoring: Track production output, efficiency, and adherence to schedules. Analyze variances between planned and actual production. Generate reports and provide recommendations for process improvements.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as a liaison between production, engineering, quality, and logistics teams. Communicate production priorities, resolve workflow bottlenecks, and manage customer material expedites. Support new product launches and process changes.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Actively participate in the Global Shop Solutions (GSS) ERP implementation team, including data migration, system testing, user acceptance workflows, and post-go-live troubleshooting. Use data to identify trends and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize production processes and reduce waste. Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives. Support implementation of best practices in planning and scheduling.
Requirements
- At least 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or Supply Chain Management
- Prior experience navigating a major ERP Go-Live implementation highly preferred
- Experience with Global Shop Solutions (GSS) software is a plus
- Basic understanding of blueprints, part identification and inspection requirements preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization and management skills
- Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and/or SharePoint
Strong, self-directed analytical thinker
What we offer:
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Additional Benefits: Paid time off, Floating Holidays, Volunteer time off, and sick time off (depending on state of employment). 401k Plan
Employee Perks: Discounts on products and services.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Salary : $60,000 - $85,000