Join our team! AWP is growing and we are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to manage customer orders from order entry through production planning and shipment readiness. This role is critical to ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately, efficiently, and on time by coordinating inventory, manufacturing, and outsourced production activities.

About Us

Advance Wire Products Ltd. (merchandising solutions for the retail grocery, convenience, and pharmacy market.

We are deeply committed to our mission, which is to help drive our clients’ profitability and customer satisfaction through in-store innovation. AWP has been working with grocery, convenience, and pharmacy retailers to solve merchandising challenges since 1953. Our team combines in-depth research with front-line retail experience to anticipate and meet the needs of our clients and their business practices. All employees, from the manufacturing department through to the sales team, work to truly understand the business of our clients.

Position Summary

The Production Coordinator is responsible for reviewing customer orders and determining the most effective path to fulfillment. This includes evaluating inventory availability, creating manufacturing job orders, and managing outsourced production when necessary.

The ideal candidate understands manufacturing workflows, inventory management, production scheduling, and supply chain coordination. They are comfortable working with both standard repeat products and newly developed custom items.

Key Role Responsibilities

Customer Order Review & Fulfillment
- Review incoming customer orders and determine the appropriate production planning path
- Verify availability inventory and determine determine fulfillment quantity gaps
- Release available orders for packing and shipment when inventory is sufficient
- Coordinate manufacturing activities when inventory is unavailable or insufficient
Production Planning & Job Order Management
- Create manufacturing job orders and production routing steps for items requiring production
- Coordinate internal manufacturing operations for plastic and metal components
- Issue purchase orders to Bond, AWP’s sister company, for required wood components
- Coordinate painting operations with external paint vendors
- Monitor production timelines and prioritize work to meet customer delivery dates
Capacity Planning & Outsourcing
- Evaluate production capacity, order size, manufacturing lead times, and delivery deadlines
- Determine whether production can complete orders internally within required timelines
- Coordinate outsourced manufacturing when internal capacity or timing constraints require it
- Work with external component manufacturers and vendors to source complete items or individual components as needed
New Product Setup
- For products that have never been manufactured before:
  - Create new item numbers and Bill of Materials (BOMs)
  - Define manufacturing processes and job routing steps, coordinating internal and external manufacturing resources as required
  - Create and release production job orders

Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing, production planning, inventory control, supply chain, or operations coordination
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows
Experience with BOMs, job orders, routings, and inventory systems
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent organizational and communication abilities
ERP/MRP system familiarity or experience
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Experience (what Will Set You Apart)

Post secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
Manufacturing scheduling or production planning
Purchasing and vendor coordination
Inventory management
Contract manufacturing coordination
Custom or made-to-order production environments

What Success Looks Like

Customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
Inventory is effectively utilized before initiating production
Manufacturing jobs are planned efficiently and clearly
Vendors and outsourced partners are coordinated effectively
New products are set up accurately in the system

Work Environment

Monday – Friday, flexible start time (8.5hr shift)
Shared office space

Company Perks & Benefits

Flexible Start/Finish Times: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy the flexibility to start and finish your workday according to your schedule, allowing you to manage your time effectively.
Medical and Dental Benefits: Your health is our priority. We offer comprehensive medical and dental benefits to ensure you and your family have the support you need.
Free Parking and EV Charging: Say goodbye to the stress of finding parking. Our employees enjoy complimentary parking, making your commute hassle-free, and for those with EV cars, we have four complimentary charging stalls.
Fully Stocked Fridge with Snacks: Never go hungry at work again! Our office kitchen is filled with a variety of snacks and refreshments to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
Company Lunches: Build connections with your colleagues over delicious company-provided lunches. Enjoy a variety of cuisines and foster a sense of camaraderie within the team

We thank you for your interest in this position, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. We are looking forward to receiving your resume via our online process. No walk-ins, please

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