Production Coordinator Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Production Coordinator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in film, media production, communications, or a related field. Employers in entertainment, advertising, and corporate media regularly file Labor Condition Applications for these roles, making sponsorship achievable for qualified international candidates.
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Job Description
The Production Coordinator’s role is to promote an engaged and safe work environment, set & measure productivity standards, understand and reduce costs, produce on-time delivery, develop employees/teams, reward for performance and be a positive culture steward. This position will be responsible for shift operations of the Solid Wire Business Unit at the Troy, Ohio facility and reports to the Operations Manager. In addition, the Production Coordinator provides oversight and support for the corresponding shift operations within the Stick Electrode Business Unit.
- Create/maintain superior team safety awareness through OPX and develop corrective actions for safety concerns.
- Coach and develop work teams to have positive and proactive attitudes, personal accountability, and superior manufacturing quality as well as encouraging ownership of operations, products, and processes.
- Work closely with internal departments to maintain and improve the manufacturing environment to harmoniously respond to changing customer needs and demands through facilitating area layout, processing plans and selecting equipment to simplify and focus manufacturing processes.
- Through employee involvement, the PC will lead safety, quality, and productivity initiatives as well as continue to encourage empowerment and to drive ITW principles as well as 80/20 efforts.
- Standardize methods, work instructions, and best practices through cross functional teams including Production Coordinators from other facilities.
- Maintain hiring and staffing levels to meet business needs, working with Human Resources, outside agencies, and consistently following internal policies.
- Performance management, including the preparation and administration of performance reviews and ongoing individual coaching.
- Disciplinary management, including investigating and administering corrective action consistent with internal policies supported by Human Resources and operations management.
- Lead, develop, train, and mentor Group/Team Leaders and production team members in all areas including safety, quality, equipment operation and encourage the achievement of effective goals.
- Responsible for shift coordination and scheduling priorities to ensure safe and efficient operations based on demand.
- Build relationships, be visible, communicate, encourage creativity and innovation.
- Effective communication across all shifts and levels of the organization.
- Holds self and teammates accountable for living the ITW Culture and values.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Business Administration or Engineering Technology (or attainment within five (5) years). Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple areas of operations preferred.
- Able to articulate and demonstrate how ITW manufacturing principles (80/20, MRD, etc.) apply in a manufacturing environment.
- Understands the importance of safety compliance and Quality Standards.
- Utilize the ITW Toolbox (80/20, PLS, MRD, USa) to foster continuous improvement of people, processes, and products.
- Proven problem-solving skills to include analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Be customer-focused with management, support staff, customers, and suppliers; understand how the business functions link together to support the customer (engineering, materials, and sales).
- Exhibit encouragement of diverse ideas, focus on coaching/developing strengths of team members and facilitate effective communication between shifts.
- Skilled at performance management; providing formal and informal feedback to employees.
- Possess the track record of a proven leader and team player, demonstrates a positive attitude, takes personal accountability, coaches, listens, is approachable, and resolves issues/conflicts promptly.
- Must be self-driven and be able to motivate others, able to identify needs and show the ability to make things happen with little supervision.
- Active in continuing education and/or self-development, both formal and informal.
- Ability to occasionally assist other shifts to cover for vacations, absences, training.
- Strong computer (Microsoft Office), oral and written communication skills, prior experience with Route Card system is a plus.
Compensation Information:
Compensation for this position is market-competitive and will be based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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Document your degree's direct relevance
H-1B eligibility hinges on a specialty occupation tie between your degree and the role. Pull the O*NET profile for Production Coordinators and map your coursework or transcripts to the listed knowledge areas before any application.
Target studios with established LCA filing histories
Entertainment studios, post-production houses, and advertising agencies file LCAs far more consistently than small production companies. Prioritize employers whose prior DOL filings show Production Coordinator or related titles in their certified applications.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Filter for Production Coordinator roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history. This cuts out companies that list jobs but have never filed for a work visa, saving you weeks of dead-end outreach.
Clarify the specialty occupation question early
Some employers classify Production Coordinators as administrative rather than specialty roles, which blocks H-1B eligibility. Ask HR directly whether the position is slotted as requiring a degree, and get that framing in writing before accepting an offer.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before the LCA is filed
Your employer must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search for your geographic area and job title. Verify which of the four wage levels applies to your specific responsibilities, since level I postings can flag USCIS scrutiny.
Time your offer acceptance around the H-1B cap cycle
H-1B petitions are subject to an annual cap and lottery with rules that have changed recently. If you receive an offer outside the registration window, negotiate a start date that aligns with the next cap year so your employer can file on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that a specialty occupation normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. If the job description specifies a degree in film production, communications, or media management and the duties reflect that training, the role can qualify. Generic coordinator postings that accept any degree are more likely to face a Request for Evidence.
Which visa types realistically cover Production Coordinator sponsorship?
H-1B is the primary path for most international Production Coordinators because it covers specialty occupations with no nationality restriction. Australian citizens can also pursue the E-3 visa, which has its own annual allocation and no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps to an eligible USMCA profession, though Production Coordinator is not always a clean fit and requires careful evaluation.
How do I find Production Coordinator jobs with real visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Production Coordinator openings from employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're not guessing which companies will actually sponsor. Focus on studios, networks, and post-production firms rather than small independent productions, which rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage a sponsorship filing.
Will a three-year bachelor's degree from outside the U.S. satisfy the specialty occupation requirement?
USCIS accepts foreign three-year degrees if a credential evaluation establishes U.S. equivalency to a four-year bachelor's degree. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is standard. For Production Coordinators, the field of study matters as much as the degree level, so an evaluation that confirms equivalency in a relevant discipline carries more weight than a general equivalency finding.
Can a Production Coordinator on OPT or STEM OPT use that time to secure H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation. If your degree is in a STEM-designated program such as digital media production or communications technology, a 24-month STEM OPT extension is possible, giving your employer up to three years to register you in an H-1B lottery cycle. The employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to sign off on the STEM OPT training plan.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Production Coordinator jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.