Production Coordinator
On-siteTorrance, California, United States
Job Summary
Track and coordinate parts, assemblies, and documentation throughout the manufacturing workflow to meet schedule targets. Maintain accurate data in MRP/ERP/MES systems by ensuring all transactions reflect physical material movement. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve shortages, discrepancies, and delays while monitoring work order progress and identifying bottlenecks. Support production planning by requesting kits, verifying demand, staging materials, and coordinating transfers between build areas. Coordinate with Shipping & Receiving and Inventory teams to ensure inbound and outbound materials are processed correctly and promptly. Generate production reports, material trackers, and build documentation while supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on material flow and efficiency. Maintain compliance with company procedures and ITAR/export control requirements. Work onsite full-time at the Torrance, CA facility with flexibility for overtime as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics environment
- Experience working with ERP/MES systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools; strong Excel/Sheets skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work onsite full-time at our Torrance, CA facility, with flexibility for overtime as needed
- Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving
- Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented
- Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support
- High Commitment, High Initiative
- Genuine passion for Castelion's mission
- Strong sense of accountability and integrity
- Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
- Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers
- Capability to tactfully manage relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships
- U.S. citizen or national
- U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
- Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
- Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
- Eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- Experience coordinating production or materials in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and continuous improvement tools
- Experience generating and interpreting production metrics or dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Hands-on experience with material handling or coordination across receiving, inspection, and production
- APICS, PMP, or similar certification
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