Production Control Coordinator

Job Description: Position Summary The Production Control Coordinator coordinates daily production planning, scheduling, and material readiness to support on-time delivery and efficient manufacturing operations. This working lead provides day-to-day direction to production control activities, maintains accurate work order and planning data, and helps resolve constraints affecting production flow. The role partners with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Quality to align priorities, communicate risks, and keep work moving through the production process. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and communicate daily and weekly production schedules based on demand, approved priorities, and material availability. Review material and documentation readiness before releasing work orders; coordinate resolution of shortages and other gaps with the appropriate teams. Monitor work order progress, work-in-process inventory, and due dates. Maintain accurate work order status, quantities, inventory and completion information in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Support daily production control discussions, communicate schedule changes, and provide clear priorities and handoffs to affected departments. Coordinate with Supply Chain and Warehouse teams on material availability, picking priorities, inventory discrepancies, and replenishment needs. Resolve shortages for production needs. Issue raw materials to job orders real time coming in from other locations besides the warehouse. Conduct close out production/job orders process upon completion of manufacturing the finished goods and sub-assemblies. Escalate to management any delays due to material or labor constraints observed. Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce delays, improve planning accuracy, increase inventory accuracy, and strengthen cross-functional communication. (External) English Qualifications: Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 3+ years of experience in production control, manufacturing scheduling, materials coordination, or a related function. Experience coordinating daily work, inventory control, and managing the production/job orders Working knowledge of production scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), inventory control, work orders, and bills of material. Experience using an ERP or MRP system and Microsoft Excel to track production activity, analyze information, and prepare reports. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and follow through on commitments. Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively across departments while maintaining accurate records. Preferred Qualifications Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience with capacity planning, shortage management, and inventory reconciliation in a manufacturing environment. Exposure to Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or formal supply chain and production planning training. Measures of Success Production schedules are current, achievable, and clearly communicated. Delivery risks and material shortages are identified early, with timely escalation and documented follow-up. Work order and inventory transactions are accurate and completed promptly. Schedule attainment, on-time delivery, and work-in-process flow improve against established operational targets. Team members understand daily priorities and consistently follow production control standard work. Local Benefits (English): At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed f…

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