Production Control Coordinator

Career Guide

A Production Control Coordinator helps keep manufacturing work on schedule by coordinating production plans, tracking materials and work orders, and communicating status across production, supply chain, and customer-facing teams. The goal is steady output, fewer delays, and clear priorities on the shop floor.

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Key Responsibilities

Create and update production schedules based on demand and capacity
Release and track work orders through the production process
Monitor material availability and coordinate replenishment needs
Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers on delivery timing
Track production progress and report delays and risks
Prioritize jobs with supervisors to meet customer due dates
Maintain accurate production data in planning systems
Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy activities
Coordinate change requests and communicate updates to stakeholders
Prepare daily and weekly production reports and action lists
Help resolve short-term issues such as shortages and bottlenecks
Support continuous improvement activities that reduce delays and rework

Top Skills for Success

Production Scheduling

Work Order Management

Inventory Management

Material Planning

Supplier Coordination

ERP Systems

Spreadsheet Analysis

Data Accuracy

Attention to Detail

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Production Scheduler Materials Planner Master Scheduler Production Planner Inventory Control Specialist Supply Chain Analyst

Transition Opportunities

Production Supervisor Operations Coordinator Logistics Coordinator

Purchasing Specialist

Customer Service Coordinator

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Capacity PlanningDemand ForecastingRoot Cause AnalysisLean ManufacturingKPI ReportingAdvanced ExcelMRP Planning

Development SuggestionsBuild strength in planning fundamentals and reporting. Practice turning order and inventory data into clear priorities, learn how to spot constraints, and develop simple dashboards that track on-time completion, shortages, and schedule changes.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$45,000 to $58,000 USD

Mid Level$58,000 to $75,000 USD

Senior Level$75,000 to $95,000 USD

Growth Trend

Steady demand. Hiring remains strong in manufacturing, especially where companies are improving reliability, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

BoeingLockheed MartinRaytheonGeneral MotorsFordToyotaTeslaGE AerospaceHoneywellCaterpillarJohn Deere3M

Industry Sectors

AutomotiveAerospace and DefenseIndustrial EquipmentElectronics ManufacturingMedical DevicesFood and Beverage ManufacturingPharmaceutical ManufacturingConsumer Packaged Goods

Recommended Next Steps

Learn the basics of MRP Planning and how it drives work orders and purchasing

Improve Excel skills focused on pivots, lookups, and simple charts

Create a weekly production status report template with clear actions and owners

Shadow a planner or scheduler to learn capacity constraints and sequencing

Partner with inventory control to improve location accuracy and cycle counts

Document recurring delays and lead a small root cause analysis effort

Ask to co-own a KPI such as on-time completion or shortage reduction