Production Coordinator

Company Overview
The Montague Company is a distinguished family-owned manufacturer with a rich heritage dating back over 150 years. Renowned for its commitment to craftsmanship and quality, the company specializes in producing high-grade commercial cooking equipment that combines timeless design with reliable performance.

Overview
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Production Coordinator to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee production scheduling, coordinate supply chain activities, and ensure seamless communication across departments. Your expertise in manufacturing systems and demand planning will drive efficiency, optimize inventory management, and support the delivery of superior products to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and scheduling daily production activities based on scheduled orders and established priorities.
• Monitor the flow of materials and products throughout the production cycle and escalate shortages, bottlenecks, or delays.
• Use the ERP system to generate, update, and manage manufacturing work orders.
• Coordinate with the Production Forecasting Manager and team leads regarding material shortages, part availability, and schedule impacts.
• Help expedite manufacturing builds to support delivery targets and internal production goals.
• Support daily production operations and reinforce company policies, procedures, quality standards, and work instructions.
• Monitor production processes and recommend practical improvements that may reduce costs, improve productivity, or enhance product quality.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to production employees while promoting accountability, teamwork, and consistent performance.
• Partner with team leads to address routine production issues and improve workflow efficiency.
• Participate in production meetings and provide updates on output, constraints, staffing, and priorities.
• Document employee performance or conduct concerns and assist management with coaching and corrective action, as directed.
• Assist with onboarding and training new hires and verify completion of required job and safety training.
• Conduct weekly safety inspections, identify hazards, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Support safety training and reinforce compliance with company safety programs and initiatives.
• Work with the safety committee and management to maintain effective safety practices.
• Prepare and maintain production status reports, metrics, work-order updates, and order-status records.
• Provide floor leadership coverage and perform production work when operationally necessary.
• Escalate significant safety, quality, staffing, equipment, or scheduling concerns to the Production Supervisor
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work, communicate priorities, and support a production team.
• Basic experience using an ERP, manufacturing, inventory, or work-order system.
• Ability to read and follow production schedules, work orders, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Basic proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and production reporting tools.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate issues promptly.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing production priorities.

Preferred

• One or more years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Previous experience as a team lead, trainer, senior operator, or in another informal leadership capacity.
• Experience coordinating materials, production schedules, inventory, or manufacturing work orders.
• Experience supporting workplace safety inspections or employee training.

Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and operational excellence!

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person