How to hire a production control coordinator

How to hire a production control coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step production control coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a production control coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new production control coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The production control coordinator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A production control coordinator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, production control coordinators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of production control coordinator salaries for various roles:

   Type of Production Control Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Production Control Coordinator	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$19-38
   Materials Planner	Usually working in a manufacturing setting, a materials planner's role is to manage the supply flow and inventory of materials. Their responsibilities revolve around liaising with vendors and other external agencies, processing purchase orders, monitoring the quality of supplies to ensure it is according to the standards, and coordinating with various teams to learn their needs... Show more	$21-35
   Maintenance Clerk	A maintenance clerk typically works in an organization's maintenance department. As a maintenance clerk, your duties will include overseeing maintenance information, ensuring the department's smooth operation, and generating computer reports... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Production Control
   • On-Time Delivery
   • MRP
   • Logistics
   • Purchase Orders
   • Production Floor
   • ERP
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Shop Floor
   • Inventory Control
   • Production Supervisors
   • Production Orders
   • Production Process
   • Customer Orders

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   Responsibilities:

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   • Communicate with customer daily to discuss priorities, logistics and system training.
   • Utilize QAD MFG/PRO ERP system to generate & retrieve data necessary to enhance production & maximize profits.
   • Develop a pull system model between tire building and components used in all preparation areas reducing WIP inventory.
   • Utilize POS system for preparation of printing and shipping orders, as well as for cash handling transactions.
   • Enter all raw, work in progress and finish goods into ERP system (JD Edwards) on a daily basis.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your production control coordinator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A production control coordinator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, production control coordinators' average salary in wyoming is 50% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level production control coordinators 50% less than senior-level production control coordinators.
   • Certifications. A production control coordinator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a production control coordinator's salary.

   Average production control coordinator salary

   $57,448yearly

   $27.62 hourly rate

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   Entry-level production control coordinator salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

4. Writing a production control coordinator job description

   A production control coordinator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a production control coordinator job description:

   Production control coordinator job description example

   Allied Universal , North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for all full-time positions!
   
   Schedule: Full Time Day Shift
   * Must be 21+ years of age
   * Must have at least 2 years security experience
   
   Perks: Competitive Pay, Weekly and Daily Pay, Growth Opportunities, and Benefits Package
   
   Pay: $28.50 / hour
   
   The Access Control Coordinator (ACC) is a site level resource that data center/security personnel can leverage to gain a deeper understanding of our customer's access management processes and systems. They will assist with problem solving and enabling the site team to obtain the most appropriate access for their visitors/workers.
   
   The Access Control Coordinator role requires a strong technical aptitude, SOC system access, working knowledge of SOC operations, direct communication, and coordination with Operators to schedule changes based on escort requirements. The Access Control Coordinator is designed to be a direct site support role and is required to be based in the admin space of the lead data center building for ease of accessibility for the site team.
   
   ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Those duties necessary to meet the minimum requirements of the position. Other duties may be assigned:
   
   * Manage all physical badging site wide; create physical badges for new hires after Pro-Unlimited has processed the onboarding account; process replacement badges for damaged, lost, or stolen badges; process physical badges for terminated employees
   * Provide access management oversight for site lobbies and gates to ensure officers are trained and aligned on current polices/procedures and systems
   * Create and manage site wide clearance changes; role-based/spaced-based clearance changes (to align with current access control approver policy); clearance changes associated with individual spaces
   
   BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or experience required in order to be hired. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   Formal Education, Licenses, and Certifications Required:
   
   * Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
   
   Type and Length of Specific Experience Required:
   
   * Must possess one or more of the following:
   * Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
   * Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
   * Bachelor's degree in protective service, business, or related field
   * A minimum of 8 or more years of active service in any military branch
   * Associate's degree (or 60 credits) in criminal justice with current or prior active military service
   * 2 years of verifiable data center security experience
   * 3 years of verifiable private/corporate security experience
   
   Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
   
   If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right production control coordinator for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with production control coordinators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit production control coordinators who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with production control coordinator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new production control coordinator

   Once you've selected the best production control coordinator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new production control coordinator. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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