National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

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1523 - Production logistics co-ordinators

Production logistics co-ordinators co-ordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within an establishment, prepare work and production schedules and monitor the progress of production and construction projects. They are employed by manufacturing and construction companies, printing and publishing companies and other industrial establishments.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • expediter
    • production clerk
    • production co-ordinator
    • production scheduler
    • scheduling clerk
    • supply chain co-ordinator - production
    • traffic control clerk

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • material estimator
    • traffic clerk - broadcasting
  • Exclusion(s)

    • Purchasing and inventory control workers (See 1524 Purchasing and inventory control workers)
    • Shippers and receivers (See 1521 Shippers and receivers)
    • Storekeepers and partspersons (See 1522 Storekeepers and partspersons)
    • Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations (See 1215 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations)
  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Compile detailed worksheets and specifications from customer's order
    • Estimate type and quantity of materials and labour required for production, construction and other projects
    • Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
    • Meet regularly with other production clerks, warehouse, production and construction supervisors and purchasing and inventory clerks to co-ordinate activities between warehouses and production floors or construction sites
    • Co-ordinate and monitor logistics of the movement of parts, supplies and materials within an establishment and ensure that supplies, materials and products are shipped and received on schedule
    • Prepare and maintain various reports on the progress of work, materials used, rates of production and other production information, using manual or computerized systems.
  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required and college may be required.
    • Previous clerical experience or experience as a production worker may be required.
  • Additional information

    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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