Job post summary

Date posted: February 13, 2026

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Job description:

Production Control Coordinator

Location: Carlsbad, CA (On-Site)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay: $25.00–$35.00 per hour (DOE)
Position Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Control Coordinator to support manufacturing operations by ensuring strong on-time shipment performance, maintaining high customer satisfaction, and facilitating clear communication between Operations and Commercial teams.

This role plays a key part in monitoring production workflow, building realistic yet aggressive timelines, and proactively resolving potential scheduling and manufacturing challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor production schedules to ensure on-time shipment performance
• Anticipate and mitigate risks such as rebuilds, failed builds, material shortages, or equipment downtime
• Coordinate closely with technicians and manufacturing teams to keep builds on schedule
• Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure smooth production flow
• Maintain daily production and shipment tracking reports
• Communicate schedule risks and provide detailed updates when timelines cannot be met
• Support Lean and efficiency initiatives (5S, process improvements)
• Maintain on-time delivery metrics of 95% or better
• Enter and maintain accurate data in QA and production systems
• Ensure all jobs move to QC and Shipping in a timely manner
• Maintain a safe and positive work environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment required
• Understanding of product development life cycles preferred
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to respond quickly to production challenges
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, databases, and scheduling systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of accountability

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing setting with:

• Variable temperatures
• Elevated noise levels
• Industrial equipment and moving mechanical parts

PPE is required as applicable.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as needed
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire, Contract

Work Location: In person