Production Coordinator

 IEG Plastics is a proud supplier of plastic parts and assemblies to the automotive and consumer goods industries. IEG utilizes state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to provide the highest quality precision plastic parts and assemblies to our customers.

Department: Production

Supervisor:  Production Manager

Position Title: Production Coordinator

Pay Rate:  Based on experience

Work Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: 40 hours per week. Overtime as required.

Overview

The Production Coordinator at IEG Plastics plays a key role in planning, organizing, and monitoring production operations to ensure products are manufactured and delivered on time and to customer specifications. This position works closely with production, shipping, materials, and customer service teams to balance workflow, manage resources, and maintain smooth daily operations.

The Production Coordinator serves as a central communication point between customers, plant management, and internal departments. This role involves reviewing production capacity, monitoring material and container readiness, and coordinating adjustments to meet customer requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in identifying and resolving scheduling or supply challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all production orders for the shop floor, including primary and secondary operations.
• Process sales orders and schedule production based on departmental capacity.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules as needed to ensure on-time delivery.
• Work closely with production, shipping, and warehouse teams to ensure all materials and resources are available to support scheduled production.
• Collaborate with warehouse team on monthly inventory.
• Partner with plant management to address issues impacting production or delivery schedules.
• Print and distribute tickets, placards, labels, and other documentation related to scheduling and shipping.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key buyers.
• Perform daily and weekly material level checks; review purchase orders and adjust timing as needed based on inventory and demand.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure returnable container targets are met to support production.
• Conduct daily schedule reviews to identify potential issues caused by material shortages, container availability, press downtime, or mold maintenance.
• Communicate proactively with internal teams and customers regarding any schedule changes or production impacts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Capable of documenting and improving workflow processes.
• Cross-trained in shipping, receiving, and inventory functions.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Experience:
  • Production scheduling or coordination: 1 year (required)
  • Production planning: 1 year (required)
  • ERP system experience: 1 year (required) IQMS preferred
  • Manufacturing environment: 1 year (preferred)
  • Shipping/receiving experience: 1 year (preferred)

Preferred Systems Experience:

• EDICT (Automotive EC): ASN/Label Management
• Redwood Portal: Shipping Portal
• eSP: Supplier Portal

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Dependable: Reliable, consistent, and accountable.
• People-Oriented: Enjoys collaboration and teamwork.
• Detail-Oriented: Focused on accuracy and process control.
• Achievement-Driven: Motivated by goals and continuous improvement.
• Independent: Capable of working effectively with minimal supervision.