Craft Production Coordinator

Career Guide

A Craft Production Coordinator keeps small batch manufacturing on track. They schedule work, prepare materials, coordinate with makers and suppliers, and support quality and packing so orders ship on time and meet brand standards.

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Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain daily and weekly production schedules
Prepare work orders and production checklists
Confirm material availability and reorder supplies
Coordinate with vendors and delivery carriers
Track inventory levels and finished goods counts
Support quality checks and document results
Coordinate packaging, labeling, and batch records
Communicate priorities to makers and production leads
Log production progress and resolve bottlenecks
Support safety practices and workspace organization
Assist with order fulfillment and shipping handoff
Maintain production files and standard procedures

Top Skills for Success

Production Scheduling

Inventory Management

Supplier Coordination

Work Order Management

Quality Control

Packaging Coordination

Process Documentation

Spreadsheet Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Production Coordinator Operations Coordinator Supply Chain Coordinator

Quality Coordinator

Fulfillment Coordinator

Transition Opportunities

Production Manager Operations Manager Supply Chain Specialist Quality Assurance Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

Planning Specialist

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

ForecastingCost TrackingBatch Record KeepingBasic Quality AuditingERP FamiliarityVendor Negotiation

Development SuggestionsBuild confidence with simple forecasting, basic cost tracking, and consistent batch documentation. Learn one inventory or production system used by small manufacturers and practice running weekly production and inventory reports.

Market Intelligence Report

Craft Production Coordinator is part of the Design, Creative & Media Roles - Other category.Explore our market intelligence report to see how AI and hiring demand are shifting for these roles.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 40,000 to 52,000

Mid LevelUSD 52,000 to 68,000

Senior LevelUSD 68,000 to 85,000

Growth Trend

Steady demand. Hiring is strongest in specialty food, beverages, personal care, and small consumer brands that need reliable scheduling, inventory control, and consistent quality as they scale.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Etsy marketplace sellersLocal craft breweriesRegional distilleriesSpecialty coffee roastersArtisanal chocolate makersSmall batch cosmetics brandsIndependent candle brandsBoutique apparel brandsHandmade furniture studiosPrint and screen printing shops

Industry Sectors

Specialty Food and BeveragePersonal Care and BeautyHome GoodsApparel and AccessoriesCraft ManufacturingSmall Consumer BrandsPrinting and Custom Merchandise

Recommended Next Steps

Create a one page production schedule template and use it for a sample product line

Build an inventory tracker with reorder points and lead times

Document a simple standard procedure for one repeatable process

Practice a weekly production meeting agenda and status update format

Learn basic quality check methods and how to record results

Update your resume with measurable outcomes such as on time shipments and reduced stockouts