Job Title: Production Coordinator (Steel Manufacturing)

Job Summary

The Production Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring production activities in a steel manufacturing environment. This role ensures efficient production scheduling, optimal utilization of resources, and timely delivery of products while maintaining quality, safety, and cost standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, and operations teams to align production plans.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet changing priorities.

Material & Inventory Coordination

• Ensure availability of raw materials such as steel billets, scrap, alloys, and consumables.
• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to manage inventory levels and prevent stockouts or excess.
• Track usage and optimize material consumption to reduce waste.

Workflow Management

• Coordinate activities across departments (melting, rolling, finishing, inspection, and dispatch).
• Monitor work orders and ensure smooth flow of materials through all stages of production.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks or delays in the production process.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure production activities comply with company quality standards and industry regulations.
• Work closely with quality assurance teams to address defects and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain proper documentation of production records and reports.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards specific to steel manufacturing (high temperature, heavy machinery, etc.).
• Participate in safety audits and incident investigations as needed.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare production reports, performance metrics, and KPIs (output, efficiency, downtime).
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, inventory, and schedules.
• Provide regular updates to management on production status and issues.

Continuous Improvement

• Support lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Participate in cost reduction and productivity enhancement programs.

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in production coordination or planning, preferably in steel or heavy manufacturing industries.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of steel production processes (melting, casting, rolling, finishing).
• Proficiency in production planning tools and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-temperature industrial environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production output vs. plan
• On-time delivery rate
• Machine utilization and downtime
• Material wastage rates
• Quality defect rates
• Safety compliance and incident reduction