Production Coordinator Lead

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented experienced Production Coordinator Lead. The Production Coordinator will coordinate production schedules and manufacturing activities.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate production schedules, priorities, and manufacturingactivities to supporton-time delivery.
• Serve as aprimary point ofcontact for productioncoordination and schedule-related issues.
• Monitor daily productionprogress and proactivelyidentify potential delays, constraints, or bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, includingProduction, Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory,Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics, toresolve production issues.
• Assign, track, andfollow up onactionitems while holdingtask owners accountableto committed deadlines.
• Ensure all requiredstage gatesare completedand verified priorto Clear-to-Build.
• Maintain accurate andup-to-dateproduction schedules, records, trackers, and statusreports.
• Provide regular productionstatus updates andcommunicate changes, risks,and recovery plansto appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate material, labor, information, and otherproduction requirementsto support manufacturingschedules.
• Monitor workflow andproduction capacity toidentify opportunitiesto improve throughputand efficiency.
• Escalate production risksand issues ina timely mannerand help drivecorrective actions toresolution.
• Support root-causeanalysis and continuousimprovement initiativesrelated to productiondelays, quality issues,and process inefficiencies.
• Assist in prioritizingwork based oncustomer commitments, productionrequirements,material availability,and business needs.
• Partner with Inventoryand Purchasing toidentify and resolvematerial shortages orsupply constraints thatmay impact production.
• Coordinate with Qualityto ensure requiredinspections, documentation, and qualityrequirements are completedbefore production milestones.
• Support timely deliveryof finished productsby maintaining visibilityof production statusthrough completion andshipment.
• Identify opportunities toimprove scheduling processes, communication, workflow, and overall operationalefficiency.
• Help establish andmaintain standardized processes, procedures, and bestpractices for productioncoordination.
• Provide guidance andday-to-dayleadership to ProductionCoordinators and/orother team membersas assigned.
• Serve as aresource and escalationpoint for lessexperienced coordinators.
• Promote a cultureof accountability, urgency, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuousimprovement.
• Perform other dutiesand responsibilitiesas assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4–7 yearsof experience ina manufacturing environment, preferably withinmetal manufacturing/fabrication.
• Previous experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Production Coordination
• Inventory Control
• Purchasing
• Supply Chain
• Logistics
• Shop Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• Strong understanding ofmanufacturing processes, production flow, andshop operations.
• Demonstrated ability tocoordinatemultiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong understanding ofproduction scheduling andtime management.
• Experience tracking productionperformance and identifyingschedule risks.
• Ability to effectivelycommunicate with bothshop-floorpersonnel and office/management teams.
• Strong problem-solvingand decision-makingskills.
• Demonstratedability to takeownership, follow through, and hold othersaccountable to commitments.
• Project management orproduction planning experiencepreferred.
• Familiarity withLean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimizationprinciples.
• Knowledge of qualitycontrol standards andmanufacturing best practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturingsafety standards anda commitment tomaintaining a safework environment.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft OfficeSuite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, inventory management,or manufacturing schedulingsoftware.
• Acute attention todetail, particularly regardingproduction schedules, documentation, and deadlines.
• Strong organizational andmultitasking abilities.
• Ability to workeffectively both independentlyand as partofa cross-functionalteam.
• Ability to workeffectively under pressureand adapt tochanging production priorities.
• High school diplomaor equivalent required; additional technical,manufacturing, or businesseducation is aplus.

Leadership Expectations

• As theLeadin this role, the Production Coordinatoris expected to:
• Take ownership ofthe overall productioncoordination process andensure priorities areclearly communicated.
• Proactively identify issuesrather than waitingfor problems toimpact the schedule.
• Establish clear ownershipand deadlinesfor cross-functionalaction items.
• Follow up consistentlyand escalate missedcommitments when necessary.
• Mentorand support otherProduction Coordinators.
• Drive accountability whilemaintaining positive andprofessional working relationships.
• Provide leadership throughorganization, communication, urgency, and follow-through.
• Continuously look forwaysto improve productionflow, reduce delays, and optimize operationalefficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years