Production and Planning Coordinator

The Production and Planning Coordinator plans and coordinates production activities so customer orders are produced and shipped on time. This new role works closely with production, purchasing, quality, warehouse, and management teams to maintain accurate production schedules, inventory information, and material flow. The position takes over production planning and coordination currently handled by an existing employee, who will then focus exclusively on supply and purchasing.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production based on customer orders, production capacity, material availability, and delivery requirements

• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet customer deadlines

• Coordinate shipping schedules with warehouse and production teams to keep material flowing efficiently

• Coordinate verification and reconciliation of raw materials and finished goods inventory so production numbers are accurate and properly closed

• Maintain accurate production schedules, reports, and inventory information in ERP software and Microsoft Excel

Key Skills

• Production planning and scheduling, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP and manufacturing software

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to coordinate multiple priorities across departments

Education & Additional Requirements

• Experience in production planning, production control, or manufacturing coordination

• Experience with warehouse coordination, inventory control, shipping scheduling, or material flow

• Plastics or chemical manufacturing experience strongly preferred

• Strong computer and technology skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly

• Strong communication skills and accountability

Location & Compensation

• Location: Dallas-Fort Worth area, on-site

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Pay: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience

• Paid overtime, up to approximately 10 hours per week depending on business needs

• Annual bonus of approximately $5,000 to $10,000

• Reports to the General Manager