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 ofmaterials

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