Production Coordinator

Primary Accountability:

The Production Coordinator supports the smooth and timely flow of production activities within the manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for coordinating production schedules, issuing and tracking work orders, supporting material procurement, and ensuring that job-related information is accurate and complete. Working closely with multiple departments, this role plays a key part in helping the company meet customer deadlines and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

Major Duties:

Production Scheduling and Work Order Management

• Issue and update work orders based on the kanban scheduling system and job requirements.
• Track job progress on the production floor and provide timely updates to appropriate team members.
• Coordinate with outside processors to ensure timely completion of subcontracted work.
• Maintain accurate digital and paper job documentation throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Material Coordination

• Assist with ordering and tracking materials and hardware for jobs in accordance with internal purchasing procedures.
• Ensure all material costs are properly allocated to the correct job in the system.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Shipping to coordinate work and resolve job-related issues.
• Communicate proactively with internal teams to address potential delays or obstacles in production.

Quality and Accuracy

• Perform checks to verify that work order details and job documentation are accurate and ready for production.
• Support quality and safety initiatives by reporting inconsistencies and following procedures.

Metrics and Continuous Improvement

• Assist in gathering and reporting data for key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery and material accuracy.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and support standardization efforts in the department.

Cultural Expectations

• Actively support and contribute to IMI’s company culture, fostering teamwork, mutual respect, and accountability.
• Maintain a positive and solutions-focused attitude, especially during times of change or challenge.
• Demonstrate ownership of tasks and take initiative to resolve problems and improve efficiency.
• Be open to coaching and take an active role in personal and professional development.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate’s degree or technical training preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing, production control, or project coordination role.
• Proficient in using basic computer software, calculators, and weight scales. Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word are most commonly used.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Be highly adaptable and possess the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Physical Demands:

• Physically mobile with ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items on a concrete surface.
• Ability to lift up to forty (25) pounds.

Work Environment:

• Combination of office and shop floor environments.
• Fast-paced with tight deadlines and frequent cross-departmental communication.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position.  Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

About Us:   

IMI Industrial has been providing millwright and fabrication services since 1986 and is known in the industry for our quality workmanship, dedication to safety, and strong client relationships. We’re a team of good people who think critically, work hard, and solve problems in an effort to exceed customer expectations.

 

We’re equally committed to creating an excellent employment experience for our team members. We work hard to hire and develop great people and build relationships, and we pride ourselves on our culture of safety and quality. We also aim to ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business. We offer competitive salaries, 401k, and health benefits as well as company holidays and competitive time-off plans.

  

Individuals seeking employment at IMI Industrial/Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.