Production Coordinator

About the role

TheUrbanative, a contemporary furniture and product design studio based in South Africa, is seeking a highly organised Production Coordinator to join its Johannesburg team. This role is centred on the factory floor, where you will actively manage daily workflows, ensure timely delivery of projects, and uphold quality standards across multiple manufacturing disciplines.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production schedules for metalwork, woodworking, weaving, powder coating, upholstery, assembly and dispatch.
• Track project timelines, monitor workflow, and ensure production milestones are met.
• Assist with capacity planning, production scheduling and resource allocation.
• Capture and maintain accurate production data, job tracking and performance reporting.
• Liaise between design, factory, procurement, logistics and management teams to keep material and outsourced services on schedule.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, risks or delays proactively.
• Support quality control throughout manufacturing and final assembly.
• Maintain organised production records, operational documentation and housekeeping standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience in production coordination, manufacturing operations or factory administration.
• Strong organisational, time‑management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Required skills

• Advanced spreadsheet and data‑tracking capabilities.
• Proficiency with production scheduling and reporting tools.