Production Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

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: Bachelor’s 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