Manufacturing Production Coordinator

We are seeking a Manufacturing Production Coordinator to join the team in our Delta, BC location. The Manufacturing Production Coordinator is a full-time position within the Operations / Production department, based on-site. This role oversees day-to-day manufacturing workflows, including scheduling production runs, monitoring material availability and issuance to work orders, managing tooling changeovers, and coordinating across departments to eliminate bottlenecks. The Coordinator ensures that work orders are completed efficiently, safely, and on schedule to meet customer demands, while tracking secondary processes such as CNC machining, trimming, and outside service operations. This role works closely with the Plant Manager. The position requires standard full-time hours, with occasional flexibility required to meet heavy shipping schedules.

BENEFITS:

• Salary – $55,000 to $65,000 per year based on experience
• Extended Benefits Plan (Vision/Dental/Prescription/etc.) as of your first day
• Performance, Education & Referral Programs
• Quarterly town halls and summer BBQ’s
• Annual Golf Tournament and Winter Holiday Party
• And much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, adjust, and maintain daily and weekly schedules based on customer orders, material availability, and plant capacity.
• Manage multiple simultaneous schedules.
• Track and coordinate parts moving through post-cast secondary operations, including trimming, CNC machining, and outside service.
• Prepare work order shop packs to facilitate shop floor execution.
• Track raw materials (ingots, alloys), tooling, and inserts to ensure operators have what they need just-in-time for production runs.
• Manage tooling changeovers to support production runs.
• Utilize Infor Visual Manufacturing ERP daily to transact production runs, track work orders, and manage inventory.
• Generate custom performance reports via Smartviews.
• Maintain highly organized, complex data models, metrics, and production capacity logs using Microsoft Excel for continuous operational visibility.
• Communicate regularly with the Production, Supply Chain, Tooling, Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), Logistics, and Human Resources teams.
• Work closely with the Plant Manager to identify and eliminate production bottlenecks.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste in the scheduling system.
• Complete job-related training and continuing education opportunities.
• Participate in 1 X 1 meetings with General Manager.
• Contribute to and support team-building initiatives and activities.
• Promote safe work practices as outlined in the Worksafe B.C. regulations.
• Adhere to all safety protocols; use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety footwear, safety glasses, and hearing protection, is mandatory.
• Work is performed primarily on-site in a fast-paced die cast manufacturing/foundry environment, with exposure to heat and mechanical noise. Participation in the hearing conservation program as applicable.
• Standing and walking on the shop floor to inspect material workflows; remainder is seated computer work.
• Occasional lifting/carrying of up to 25 lbs.
• Ensure the Company’s quality policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist with updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Daily Management (SDM), and other quality tools for the shop floor.
• Participates in Quality Audits as an Auditee as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years of experience in production coordination, inventory control, or manufacturing scheduling, ideally within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience in ERP systems (Infor Visual preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in building custom reports (Smartviews an asset)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and documented procedures (SOPs).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles is an asset.
• Comfortable lifting/carrying of up to 25 lbs. occasionally
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience).
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize shifting deadlines on a high-pressure shop floor.
• Clear cross-departmental communication skills.
• Flexible or availability to work other hours based on the needs of the business or to meet heavy shipping schedules.
• Other duties as assigned or required

HOURS

• 8:00 m – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday – On-site. However, occasional flexibility is required to meet heavy shipping schedules.

Please note: Our Employer Partner may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, their Talent Acquisition Specialist will also review applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment.