Production Coordinator

At Senra Systems, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation, but in configuration.

As a Production Coordinator at Senra Systems, you will be responsible for executing the production plan and ensuring work orders flow efficiently through the factory. You will serve as a key coordination point between Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Inventory, Quality, and Programs to remove obstacles, resolve shortages, and maintain accurate production status for in-WIP work orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily execution of released work orders within assigned production areas.
• Monitor work order status and ensure production teams have the materials, documentation, tooling, and support required to execute.
• Track and communicate production holds, shortages, and blockers to appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Inventory, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues impacting production schedules.
• Facilitate work order releases, closures, and status updates within ERP/MES systems.
• Maintain accurate production status reporting, including work-in-progress, shortages, and recovery plans.
• Follow up on action items and ensure timely closure of production-related issues.
• Monitor schedule adherence and proactively escalate risks to on-time delivery.
• Assist with clear-to-build (CtB) reviews and readiness assessments for upcoming work orders.
• Ensure production data, priorities, and system transactions are accurate and current.
• Coordinate engineering changes, rework activity, and disposition actions affecting active production orders.
• Partner with Production Supervisors to maintain visibility into labor loading, work priorities, and execution risks.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production control, production coordination, operations, or supply chain.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and sense of ownership.
• Ability to identify risks and drive issue resolution with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods (8+ hours).

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, electronics, cable assembly, or wire harness manufacturing experience.
• Experience with production control, material planning, inventory management, or work order management.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience using MES, ERP, or manufacturing execution systems.
• SQL, PowerBI, and large data set-analysis savvy.

Key Deliverables

• Maintain accurate status for all assigned work orders.
• Ensure production blockers are identified and escalated within 24 hours.
• Drive closure of shortages, holds, and engineering issues impacting schedule execution.
• Support achievement of factory on-time delivery and schedule attainment goals.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Hourly Range: $23.50-$40.00
• This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Redondo Beach, CA.

Benefits:

• Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
• Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
• 20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
• a 401(k) plan to set yourself up for retirement
• Choose a record you love, and we’ll add it to our growing vinyl collection!
• $50/month DoorDash credit – lunch is on us!
• Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Regular team-building events, lunches, and the occasional breakfast burrito!
• Bright, open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
• Conveniently located near the metro, major freeways and local dining spots