Production Coordination Assistant

About SmartLam North America

SmartLam North America is a leader in the mass timber industry, specializing in the manufacturing of glulam and cross-laminated timber (CLT) products for commercial, industrial, and residential construction. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and precision manufacturing, we are expanding our operations in Dothan, Alabama, with a state-of-the-art automated glulam manufacturing facility.

At SmartLam, we believe in fostering a strong team environment, supporting career growth, and producing high-quality, sustainable wood products. Join us as we revolutionize the mass timber industry

Position Overview

We are seeking a Production Coordination Assistant to support our manufacturing team by printing and managing job orders, coordinating material flow, and assisting both production and management teams to ensure the timely completion of customer orders. This role is critical in maintaining smooth operations, efficient scheduling, and an uninterrupted production flow in our highly automated glulam facility.

Pay depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Job Order Processing & Documentation:

• Print and distribute job orders, production schedules, and work instructions to the production team.
• Track and update order statuses, reporting progress to supervisors and management.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of production orders, schedules, and reports.

Material Flow & Inventory Coordination:

• Work closely with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure the timely availability of raw materials.
• Monitor stock levels, anticipate shortages, and communicate material needs to management.
• Assist in organizing raw materials, components, and finished goods for streamlined production.

Production Coordination & Communication:

• Collaborate with machine operators, automation technicians, and production supervisors to ensure efficient operations.
• Communicate any delays, material shortages, or equipment issues to management and help implement solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and proposing workflow optimizations.

Administrative & Organizational Support:

• Assist in scheduling production tasks to meet order deadlines and maximize automation efficiency.
• Maintain digital and physical filing systems for production records, reports, and work orders.
• Prepare reports and production tracking metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or administrative role is preferred.

• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, automated production environment.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with production and management teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with ERP or production tracking systems is a plus.

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to changing production demands.

Why Join SmartLam North America?

• Work in a state-of-the-art, fully automated glulam facility

• Competitive wages, full benefits package, and career advancement opportunities

• Be part of an industry-leading company driving mass timber innovation

• Work for a company that values sustainability, innovation, and teamwork

If you are looking for a fast-paced, hands-on role in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and join SmartLam North America in shaping the future of mass timber construction.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Americans with Disabilities

SmartLam North America endeavors to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $62,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $62,500