Senior Manufacturing Line Coordinator

Photronics

. Independently monitor and manage work-in-progress (WIP), adjusting daily priorities to balance customer commitments, engineering requirements, operational constraints, and business needs .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeBoise • Idaho • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of manufacturing operations, production flow, and inventory management while effectively coordinating across multiple functions to resolve complex issues and improve operational performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing OperationsProduction Control PrinciplesInventory ManagementERP SystemsAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Production Flow AnalysisOperational Data AnalysisWorkflow ImprovementCycle Time ReductionCapacity ManagementMaterial CoordinationManufacturing Process SupportProduction TrackingOperational Decision-MakingLogistics Coordination

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailRelationship BuildingIndependent Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

Factory ViewMESRackMonMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainOperations CoordinationManufacturing ConstraintsCustomer Delivery PerformanceTechnical Issue Resolution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently monitor and manage work-in-progress (WIP), adjusting daily priorities to balance customer commitments, engineering requirements, operational constraints, and business needs
Coordinate priority, qualification, expedited, and customer-critical material through bottleneck operations and constrained resources
Analyze capacity and workflow constraints, drive priority material through completion, and reduce aging WIP and improve cycle time
Serve as an advanced user of Factory View, MES, RackMon, and other production control systems
Serve as the primary Production Control coordinator during assigned shifts
Lead production passdowns and guide Manufacturing Line Coordinator I and II personnel
Coordinate Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Sales, Customer Support, and Operations teams, including other Photronics sites as needed
Communicate plate status, delivery risks, technical issues, equipment downtime, defectivity, and recovery plans to stakeholders and customers as needed
Oversee held, waiting, aging, and exception inventory
Partner with Engineering on holds, dispositions, restarts, and priority concerns
Own operational escalations from identification through resolution
Lead cross-functional recovery from manufacturing constraints, engineering issues, equipment downtime, material shortages, and workflow disruptions
Resolve delivery-impacting issues and track recovery actions through completion
Support new manufacturing processes, automation initiatives, visibility tools, and workflow improvements
Recommend and participate in improvements to cycle time, throughput, inventory management, communication, and customer delivery performance
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced knowledge of manufacturing operations, production flow, inventory management, and production control principles
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to independently prioritize work, make operational decisions, and resolve complex issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to coordinate across multiple functions
Ability to assess plate production status and technical issues, explain risks and schedule impacts, and communicate concerns and next steps to Sales, Customer Service, and customers
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Experience using ERP, MES, production tracking, or manufacturing information systems
Ability to analyze operational data and identify production risks and workflow constraints
Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
Eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
8+ years of experience in manufacturing, production control, supply chain, inventory management, scheduling, logistics, or operations coordination
Proven ability to build effective working relationships and communicate critical information clearly and professionally
High school diploma or equivalent required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive hourly pay
Annual bonus program
Full suite of health and welfare benefits
401k with company match
Collaborative, growth-focused environment
Reasonable accommodation for team members’ disabilities and religious beliefs or practices