Shop Floor Control Coordinator

Lasko Products, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of portable fans and heaters for over 100 years, is seeking a Shop Floor Control Coordinator to join our team at our Fort Worth, Texas location.

The Shop Floor Control Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of materials/orders on the production floor, coordinating with various departments to ensure efficient flow of material, production schedules and customer needs. This role involves tracking work order progress, directing location delivery of materials, expediting material, and managing inventory to minimize shortages. 

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the daily/shift by shift flow/movement of material between Injection Molding presses and Assembly lines.

• Analyzes and understands of molding schedule and assembly schedule to efficiently direct the flow of material to assembly line, staging area or warehouse storage.


• Understand and analyze overall warehouse inventory levels in the warehouse to maximize labor efficiency, minimize inventory and reduce slow moving inventory.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Competencies and Abilities

• Report to work on time every day and be at the assigned workstation on time.


• Must be able to communicate well with team and upper management.


• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.


• Clear communication skills.


• Ability to follow documented procedures and standards.


• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.


• Able to follow instructions and safety procedures (wearing PPE).

Certifications and Special Requirements

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to frequently lift objects that are 25 pounds or more.


• Capable of using hand tools and have ability to operate machines when needed.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, consistent bending, stooping, and pushing and pulling.

 Work Environment

Warehouse environment is an uncontrolled atmosphere building. The manufacturing environment you will be exposed to dust, odors, and noise.  Extensive visits to the outdoor shipping dock and holding yard required.

About the Company

Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand).  Lasko’s products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US.  Lasko’s leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X – 4X larger than the #2 brand.  Lasko’s domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.

Lasko’s Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment.  The company’s success is based on 5 Core Values:

• Be Bold:




• Challenge the status quo


• Courageously pursue the impossible 


• Reject mediocrity




• Be Together 




• Work together for success 


• Drive trust and candor with each other 


• Prioritize "We" before "I"




•  Be A Leader




• Lead with personal conviction 


• Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results


• Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence




• Be Accountable 




• Consistently deliver to our customers 


• Embrace commitments as a contract 


• Take pride in our actions




• Be The Change 




• Demonstrate a passion to win 


• Make a difference at work in our communities 


• Step forward and take initiative

The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners (“JWLMP”) acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.

Geographic Reach

Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company’s Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India.  Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status.  We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work.  We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees.  We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents.  Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers.  While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.