Production Coordinator

Norwood Medical is seeking a skilled Production Coordinator to join our operations team. The Production Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating daily manufacturing activities to ensure the timely and efficient production of high-quality medical components, in full compliance with FDA regulations (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820 - Quality System Regulation) and ISO 13485 standards. This role acts as a crucial link between planning, manufacturing operations, quality assurance, and supply chain.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor the daily production schedule, ensuring optimal workflow and resource utilization (personnel, equipment, and materials).

• Work closely with the Production Manager and Supply Chain to ensure the timely availability of necessary raw materials, sub-assemblies, and tools.

• Track and report on key production metrics, including output, yield, cycle time, and adherence to the schedule.

• Proactively identify potential bottlenecks or delays in the production process and coordinate with relevant departments to implement corrective actions.

• Monitor inventory levels of work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods, coordinating material flow from receiving to shipping.

• Utilize the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to accurately track job status, inventory movements, and material consumption.

• Initiate and follow up on material requests, purchase requisitions, and work orders.

• Serve as the primary point of communication between the production floor, engineering, quality, and management.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience may be considered.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 1-2 years in a coordination or supervisory role.

• Must have prior experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or aerospace).

• Familiarity with FDA regulations (specifically 21 CFR Part 820) and/or ISO 13485 quality management systems.

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Located in Dayton, Ohio, Norwood Medical is a contract medical device manufacturer that supports our customers in robotic assisted surgeries, orthopedic, and minimally invasive surgery markets. Our success stems from our commitment to quality and embracing leading edge technologies in supplying precision-machined components, assemblies, and value-added processes. We exclusively focus on medical device manufacturing, and we are excited to continue our company growth!

Our employees enjoy:

Pay every Friday

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance

401(k) match

Climate controlled environment

Career advancement training and opportunities