Production Coordinator

Brief Description The Production Coordinator supports daily manufacturing operations for RTP Company's Engineered Sheet Products (ESP) division. This position is responsible for maintaining production schedules, coordinating shipping and transportation activities, managing packaging inventory and requisitions, supporting quality and ISO documentation requirements, and assisting with order processing activities. The role works with Production, Planning, Transportation, Engineering, Customer Service, and Sales to ensure efficient and accurate processing of customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and communication of the production schedule by:

• Understanding material availability and ensuring timely transportation.

• Managing inventory of packaging materials and submitting requisitions as needed.

• Prepare production packets for upcoming orders.

• Generate shipping documentation, print shipping labels, and coordinate transportation for completed customer orders.

• Provide support to production operations, including packaging finished products as needed.

• Maintain ISO and quality management documentation and procedures, including calibration and documentation of measuring equipment.

• Work in partnership with the Production, Planning, Transportation, Engineering, Customer Service, and Sales Departments to accurately and efficiently process orders.

• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned, or apparent.

Requirements Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be multi-task oriented.
• Must be self-directed and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be well organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and must be motivated to learn internal programs, such as CIMPRO and OnBase.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of experience in manufacturing, production coordination, administrative support, inventory control, or related operations environments.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions Contacts: Internal – Frequently (85%), External – Occasionally (15%)

Regularly

• Communicate via e-mail, phone, and in-person to coordinate daily transactions.
• Required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a printer.

Frequently

• Walk throughout manufacturing and warehouse areas and use stairs as required.
• Visit the production floor, which requires use of safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, etc.)

Occasionally

• Lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Summary RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China. RTP Company’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.

EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.