Production Coordinator

Summary

Spectrum Aquatics is a Montana manufacturer that specializes in designing and producing commercial aquatics equipment. The Production Associate directly reports to the Director of Engineering and supports the manufacturing department in a wide array of activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare all cycle count sheets, enter count information, and run variance reports for review.
• Cut, issue, close, and cancel all custom and standard work orders and review all bill of materials for accuracy.
• Assist the Director of Manufacturing, Engineering, and Sales departments in ordering raw material and drop ship items.
• Post inventory adjustments, issues, and transfer forms.
• Process all material orders placed by vendors.
• Work with the accounting department to process and post work order disassembly entries.
• Update and display the production weekly dashboard.
• Create new part numbers based on approved New Part Number forms.
• Works with Purchasing department or vendors to resolve product concerns.
• Trace history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends corrective/preventive actions to resolve such discrepancies.
• Manage inventory locations, when necessary, assigns, maintains BIN locations.
• Ensure that delivery schedules are met by working with sales, the drafting/design department and manufacturing department to ensure product fabrication can meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Engineering on raw materials change notifications
• Support the shipping department as needed to ensure timely delivery of orders and shipping quotations.
• Assesses production workloads to provide Director of Manufacturing with lead time estimations and manpower availability. Manages work order completion changes, bottlenecks, material shortages, or updates.
• Assist in prioritization, planning, scheduling, and management of production activities to meet manufacturing objectives in timely and cost-effective manner.
• Identify production issues, analyze root causes, and derive resolutions.
• Assist in development of process improvements to improve workflow efficiency.
• Communicate production updates and errors to Manager on regular basis.
• Generate production related reports to Manager when needed.
• Communicate complex issues to Manager for immediate resolution.
• Assist with or accept other duties as may be considered necessary in the circumstances or as directed by management.

• Coordinate production schedules and ensure alignment with demand planning and inventory targets
• Manage supply chain activities, including procurement, logistics, and supplier communication
• Utilize SAP, Oracle, and other ERP systems to monitor production workflows, inventory levels, and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) processes
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize production planning and implement lean manufacturing practices
• Oversee inventory control measures to maintain accurate stock levels and reduce waste
• Support forecasting efforts by analyzing demand trends and adjusting production plans accordingly
• Facilitate communication across departments to resolve issues related to supply chain disruptions or production delays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle; familiarity with MRP processes is essential
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and demand planning techniques
• Experience with inventory management, inventory control, and forecasting methods
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills for collaborating across teams and suppliers

Join us as a Production Coordinator and play a key role in ensuring our manufacturing processes are efficient, responsive, and aligned with our commitment to quality. Bring your expertise in supply chain management, ERP systems, and production planning to help us deliver exceptional aquatic products worldwide!

Pay: From $23.76 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person