Production Control Coordinator

Position Description:

The Production Control Coordinator supports the Production Department by managing Job Travelers, tracking operator efficiency, and keeping production records accurate. This role also helps improve processes, create standard procedures, and ensures smooth communication between production and other departments to keep operations running efficiently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Objectives & Mission: Understand the objectives and mission of Ward Manufacturing, and the responsibilities of the Production Control department and work towards those goals.

2. Safety:

• Maintain a safe work environment by following company policies and procedures and complying with established regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Follow all safety regulations during all activities, keeping equipment properly maintained to avoid hazards that could cause harm to other employees.

3. Job Traveler Management:

• Review, update, and print Job Travelers for production to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review and update completed job travelers and maintain version control in JobBOSS to ensure documentation consistency across production orders.

4. Operator Efficiency Tracking:

• Collect and analyze daily operator efficiency data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with supervisors to ensure efficiency metrics are accurately reported and used for data-driven decision-making.

5. Process Improvement & Documentation:

• Develop, implement and maintain standard processes and procedures for the Production Control department.
• Assist in refining workflows to enhance efficiency and consistency in production reporting.
• Recommend and implement Production Control key performance indicators (KPIs) that contribute to improving company efficiency, performance and quality.

6. Interdepartmental Coordination:

• Collaborate with production supervisors, scheduling, and quality teams to ensure seamless information flow.
• Support communication between production and administrative departments to facilitate smooth operations.

7. General Administrative Support:

• Maintain organized production control records and documentation.
• Assist with special projects and reporting related to production efficiency and process development.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or administrative training is a plus.
• Prior experience in production control, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with production processes and documentation systems is an advantage.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to track, analyze, and report production data effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment by following established safety standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing workflows.

Essential Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
• The work environment is a combination of office (standard office equipment, work usually performed free from any disagreeable elements) and light manufacturing (wearing safety protection, exposed to loud noise levels, and sometimes exposed to hazardous equipment and chemicals).

This job description reflects the current needs of the company and may be subject to change to align with evolving business needs.

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to track, analyze and report production data effectively?
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Office?
• Can you meet the physical demands of the job (sit, stand, reach, bend and move about the facility)?
• Do you have prior experience in production control and/or manufacturing?
• Do you have prior experience developing, implementing and maintaining SOP's?
• What is your desired hourly rate?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23