Production Coordinator

Priority should be based on delivery deadlines, production capacity, material availability, customer requirements, and business priorities. Coordination with production planning and management helps determine the appropriate sequence.

Actual production output should be compared with planned targets at regular intervals. Delays, downtime, rejected quantities, material shortages, and pending operations should be recorded and communicated.

The report should clearly mention the reason for the delay, affected production activity, expected impact, corrective action, and revised timeline. Accurate information allows management to make timely decisions.

Downtime records should be analysed to identify recurring equipment, material, manpower, or process-related causes. Preventive maintenance, better scheduling, training, and process improvements can help reduce avoidable downtime.

Experience in production planning, ERP systems, inventory coordination, quality processes, reporting, and cross-functional communication provides a strong foundation. Additional training in supply chain, operations management, Lean manufacturing, or production planning can support career progression.

Candidates generally require a diploma or bachelor's degree in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant experience in manufacturing or production operations can also be valuable.

Production Coordinators require skills in production planning, scheduling, inventory coordination, reporting, ERP systems, Excel, workflow management, documentation, communication, problem-solving, time management, and coordination with multiple departments.

A Production Coordinator manages production schedules, tracks output, coordinates raw materials and manpower, follows up on equipment issues, monitors delays, maintains production records, communicates with Quality and Warehouse teams, and supports smooth day-to-day production operations.

The average annual salary of a Production Coordinator in India generally ranges from ₹3 lakh to ₹7 lakh per year. Salary depends on educational qualifications, manufacturing experience, industry, company size, technical skills, responsibilities, and geographical location.

Production Coordinators are hired by pharmaceutical companies, food and beverage manufacturers, FMCG companies, automotive manufacturers, chemical industries, textile companies, electronics manufacturers, medical-device companies, packaging companies, engineering firms, and other manufacturing organizations.