Production Coordinator

The Verdin Company
Production Coordinator
 
Company Overview
The Verdin Company in Cincinnati, Ohio is a manufacturing icon. For more than 180 years, our unique, American-made bell and clock products have been cherished landmarks at churches, university campuses, cities, and communities across the country. We proudly hold the distinction of being Ohio’s oldest family owned and operated business. Today, the 6 th generation of Verdins maintains an unwavering commitment to the traditions of craftmanship, innovative products, and superior customer service that have made us the leader in our niche industry.

General Job Description
To help manage our growing backlog of new orders, we are creating this new position to support Verdin’s manufacturing and field service operations. This role will be focused primarily on maintaining a smooth and efficient production flow by creating, managing, and distributing accurate work orders to manufacturing personnel. This position will also support our national network of field service technicians by fulfilling part orders and maintaining truck stock inventory.

Specific Job Functions

• Create and issue work orders for new projects based on production schedules and promise dates.
• Ensure that work orders are comprehensive and consistent with materials and inventory specified by drawings.
• Work closely with Director of Purchasing and Inventory Control to ensure materials and resources are available for scheduled jobs.
• Review pending projects on factory floor to make sure that manufacturing activity adheres to work order requirements.
• Monitor work orders on regular basis and update ERP system to capture materials to reflect current inventory levels
• Support continuous improvement in manufacturing by identifying and streamlining inefficiencies in work order process.
• Work with liaison between shop floor personnel and drafting/production management teams to answer questions arising during fabrication process.
• Process and fulfill basic parts orders from current inventory.
• Track and replenish truck stock inventory for field service technicians.
• Audit jobs in process on factory floor for quality control and to ensure that fabrication is consistent with drawings/work orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, manufacturing, or related field is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or production coordination role.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Verdin uses Global Shop) and Microsoft Office programs (especially Excel).
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Positive communication and interpersonal abilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• $60,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Annual bonus up to (2) weeks base pay
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage, with generous cost sharing by Verdin and annual cash contribution to employee HSA account
• 401(k) with match
• 2+ weeks PTO, plus 8 paid holidays including minimum 4-day weekends at Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Reduced summer hours with full pay from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Predictable, stable work hours

This is an exciting opportunity to roll up your sleeves and make an impact with a company that is like no other in the world. Come join our growing company and be a part of our rich history!

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