Production Control Coordinator

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Production Coordinator

Location: Vaughan, ONDepartment: OperationsReports To: Operations Master Scheduler

Position Summary

The Production Coordinator is responsible for coordinating daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, customer requirements, and operational priorities are achieved. Acting as a key liaison between Production, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, and Shipping, the Production Coordinator supports workflow management, production planning, and ERP system accuracy to drive on-time delivery and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily production schedules to support customer delivery requirements.
• Release, prioritize, and track work orders through all stages of production.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and capacity constraints.
• Maintain accurate production data and transactions within the ERP system.
• Review work orders, routings, and manufacturing documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor production progress and provide regular status updates to Operations Leadership.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, and Shipping to address production issues and support workflow continuity.
• Track material shortages and escalate risks that may impact production schedules or customer deliveries.
• Generate production reports, KPI summaries, and operational metrics for management review.
• Support inventory control activities, work order closures, and production record maintenance.
• Participate in operational meetings and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve production flow, communication, and scheduling effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a production coordination, planning, scheduling, or manufacturing support role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is considered a significant asset.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, precision machining, or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• College diploma or in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field would be considered an asset.

Core Competencies

• Production Planning & Coordination
• Communication & Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Improvement

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment.
• Frequent interaction with production personnel, department managers, and senior leadership.
• Occasional requirement to support operational activities outside standard office hours based on production needs.

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience coordinating production schedules, work orders, or shop floor activities?
• Which ERP/MRP systems have you used?
• Have you worked in any of the following industries?

Aerospace
Automotive
Manufacturing
Medical Devices
Other

Experience:

• Lean manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person