Production Coordinator

Job Summary
The Production Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring production activities to ensure efficient operations, timely delivery, and optimal resource utilization. This role acts as a liaison between production, procurement, warehouse, and management to support smooth manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities
1. Production Planning & Scheduling
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
Coordinate with production supervisors to align manpower and machine capacity
Adjust schedules based on changes in demand, material availability, or operational constraints

2. Work Order Management
Issue and track production work orders
Ensure all work orders are completed within planned timelines
Monitor job progress and highlight delays or bottlenecks

3. Material Coordination
Liaise with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of materials
Monitor raw material usage and report shortages
Coordinate with store/warehouse for stock allocation and replenishment

4. Production Monitoring
Track daily production output versus plan
Prepare production reports and performance metrics
Identify inefficiencies and support continuous improvement initiatives

5. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate production records, reports, and logs
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production summaries
Ensure compliance with company procedures and audit requirements

6. Quality & Compliance Support
Coordinate with QC/QA department to ensure product quality standards
Ensure production activities comply with safety and regulatory requirements
Support audits and inspections when required

7. Cross-Functional Coordination
Act as a communication bridge between: Production team Sales/Planning department Procurement and logistics
Escalate issues affecting production schedules or delivery timelines

8. Continuous Improvement
Support lean manufacturing and productivity improvement initiatives
Identify opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, and costs