Production Coordinator

Apex Water + Process, Inc. - Saint Michael, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Michael, MN

About the position

The Production Coordinator at Apollo Technology Group plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the production environment. This position serves as a vital link between various departments, managing the flow of information and materials, and ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and on schedule. The coordinator will track project progress, address potential issues, and allocate resources effectively to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage production orders, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) within the ERP system.
• Ensure accurate entry and updates of project data in the ERP to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Monitor and follow up on open parts orders, ensuring timely procurement of materials and components.
• Expedite orders when necessary to meet project deadlines and minimize delays.
• Track and ensure that all project deliverables, including equipment fabrication and testing, are being met within scheduled timeframes.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and procurement teams to resolve any delays or issues.
• Create and maintain production schedules in collaboration with the production team to optimize resource use and meet deadlines.
• Adjust schedules based on material availability, labor capacity, and project changes.
• Track labor hours and resource allocation to specific projects and ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist in evaluating labor productivity and identifying areas for improvement.
• Regularly update Monday.com project boards to reflect the current status of projects, tasks, and deliverables.
• Communicate project updates to Production Manager via Monday.com.
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of completed training sessions for production staff members.
• Generate production reports to monitor progress, identify issues, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Provide regular updates on project status, including progress against milestones and potential bottlenecks.
• Act as the liaison between production, engineering, and procurement to ensure alignment on project expectations and timelines.
• Help with the creation and upkeep of work instructions related to production activities.
• Support the production floor leads with documentation packages.
• Adhere to and support all safety policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years in a production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and plan.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues across multiple departments to drive project completion.

Nice-to-haves

• Two (2)+ years of experience in a production environment.
• Past work experience in production coordination, production scheduling, or similar type of role.
• Past work experience with custom industrial equipment.
• Past work experience in industrial water treatment or other technical industry.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance