Production Coordinator

Location: Norwood, MA
Pay Range: $60,000 – $70,000 annually
Position Type: Full-Time | Direct-Hire
Hours: Monday – Friday | 7am to 4pm

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Shift Activity Coordinator (Production Coordinator) to oversee and coordinate daily production activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring that products are manufactured on time, in the correct quantities, and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in production scheduling, workflow coordination, and cross-functional communication, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Production Scheduling & Coordination

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity

  
  

• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules to meet deadlines and changing priorities

  
  

• Communicate production status updates across departments

Material & Work Order Management

• Monitor raw material inventory and initiate purchase orders as needed

  
  

• Coordinate timely delivery of materials to the production floor

  
  

• Process, track, and update work orders throughout the production cycle

  
  

• Identify potential delays and escalate issues proactively

Quality & Process Improvement

• Support quality control efforts by ensuring products meet specifications and standards

  
  

• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams on non-conformance reports (NCRs) and engineering change requests (ECRs)

  
  

• Assist in process reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track key production metrics such as cycle times, yields, and scrap rates

  
  

• Analyze production data to identify trends and improve efficiency

  
  

• Generate reports on production output, delivery timelines, and performance

Collaboration & Problem Solving

• Work closely with Production Managers, Engineering, and Quality teams

  
  

• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, equipment issues, and staffing challenges

  
  

• Support production floor activities when needed to meet delivery goals

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing experience

  
  

• 2+ years of supervisory or coordination experience preferred

  
  

• Experience in cable and wire manufacturing is a plus

  
  

• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 standards preferred

  
  

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools

  
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  
  

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

  
  

• Ability to read and interpret work orders, diagrams, and technical documentation

  
  

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

  
  

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles is a plus

  
  

• Critical thinking and decision-making capabilities in fast-paced environments

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 lbs regularly and up to 50–75 lbs occasionally

  
  

• Ability to work on the production floor as needed

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with growth potential

  
  

• Opportunity to play a key role in production operations

  
  

• Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment

  
  

• Exposure to continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives

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