Production Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

Summary of Position

The Production Coordinator is a multifaceted and key role that supports company manufacturing operations from order inception through delivery. Responsible for supporting internal partners and external suppliers by specifying, planning, coordinating and delivering luxury artisan-made furnishings with the highest quality workmanship and customer service.

Overview of Responsibilities

Solely responsible or participates as part of a team in the following areas :

Custom furniture specification and estimating

Sales Order validation and processing

Production planning and scheduling

Project & vendor management

Production / Inventory purchasing

Quality Assurance

Hands on supervision of internal furnishing production

Job Skills, Qualifications and Experience

REQUIRED

Education : Bachelors degree in a relevant technical or business discipline such as Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design Industrial Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent job experience

5+ Years experience in a similar role with a Durable Goods manufacturer, with at least 3 years within the furnishings manufacturing industry, contract A+D industry or closely related industry

Specifying and Purchasing experience

Ability to review and understand technical drawings and product specifications to accurately determine amount of materials needed.

Vendor management experience

Project management experience

Highly organized

Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Effective communication skills : written, oral, negotiation, problem resolution

Energetic and positive, can-do attitude

Ability and willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

DESIRED

Understanding of the product development, design and testing processes

Advanced computer skills to include one or more of the following applications : Microsoft 365, Outlook, Quickbooks (or other MRP), Solidworks (CAD), AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite

Hands on experience with and / or supervising the manufacture of furnishings in one or more of the following areas : upholstery, cabinetry / woodworking, finishing, metal fabrication, glass / mirror

Other Info

Location : Company headquarters, Atlanta, GA (Chamblee)

Typical work week : 9a-5p, Monday Friday

Travel : occasional local travel, infrequent overnight travel (less than 3%)

Hiring requirements : must be legal to work in the US, able to occasionally work in moderately difficult physical conditions (warehouse) and lift up to 40lb