Production Coordinator

Position Summary:

Since 1938, Carver Pump Company has supplied pumps for the world’s most demanding applications. Our commitment to the customer doesn’t stop when the pumps leave our loading dock. Carver Pump Company has earned its rock-solid reputation by providing outstanding aftermarket support as well. Pumps are essential to industry, shipbuilding, and our everyday lives.

Purpose:

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials in alignment with the production schedule. Responsibilities include reviewing, assigning, and distributing production tasks, as well as ensuring production activities are aligned with shipment deadlines. Collaborate with Final Processes Manager, Machine Shop Manager, and Cell Leaders to monitor inventory levels, track progress of work, and assess projected completion timelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with production organization to understand and meet production schedules
• Develop daily labor allocations and overtime plans to meet production schedules
• Meet with Contract Management, Marketing and Management teams to discuss schedule and order status, providing proactive updates on any required rescheduling

• Coordinate execution of production schedule with leadership team and cell leaders in machining cells, assembly, test lab through paint and final processes

• Facilitate delivery, assembly, and distribution of supplies and parts to expedite flow of materials to meet production schedules

• Assist Final Processes and Machine Shop Managers in identifying and executing improvement efforts to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost goals and expectations
• Create and implement recovery plans to address urgent and unforeseen needs
• All other duties as assigned

Essential Skills:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Extensive experience with ERP system
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of production planning principles
• Strong analytical skills for gathering and interpreting information
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in a machine shop environment with strong shop floor presence is preferred

Background Requisites:

Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and five years related experience. Other equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Relationships:

Reports to Machine Shop Manager

This position has no direct reports

This position will work closely with the Production, Scheduling, Procurement, Engineering, Contracts Management, Marketing and Management teams.

Physical/Environmental Conditions:

Indoor shop/office environment

Physical Abilities:

Moderate physical daily activity related to lab / shop areas and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Successful completion of a job-specific post-offer/pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen and physical required.

Carver Pump Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Muscatine, IA 52761: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000