PRODUCTION COORDINATOR | M - F | 6A - 2:30P | $29.35 PER HOUR

Position Overview:

The Back End Coordinator is responsible for coordinating team members, maintenance, and operations of the back end to achieve safety, quality, productivity, spoilage, and housekeeping requirements. Maintain operating efficiency and can quality by overseeing training, manning and completion of required maintenance and repair of back end operations.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Evaluate training needs and provide and/or coordinate appropriate training of back end team.  Track and monitor progress of training and provide feedback and input in the performance evaluations of back end team members.
• Coordinate, schedule, track and monitor the maintenance and repair of back end machinery and equipment, and review preventative maintenance data to identify and address trends and issues.   Coordinate priorities and work assignments during change overs, maintenance days, overhauls and plant shutdowns.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for back end equipment, including safe work practices, job safety analysis (JSA’s), and ensure that they are being consistently followed.
• Track and monitor parts utilization and inventory, and place orders as necessary to keep adequate stock on hand.   Ensure the availability of all necessary specialty tools for back end team members.
• Attend meetings to provide technical expertise and suggestions for improvements in product quality as it relates to back end processes.
• Work with suppliers and machinery manufacturer representatives to take advantage of new technology and ensure proper product support and technical assistance are provided.
• Meet with back end team members to coordinate trials and qualifications, and solicit ideas or concerns and improve the flow of information within and outside the department.
• Assist/augment back end team with maintenance and repairs of back end machinery as required by production needs.
• Prepare/provide written and verbal reports to management as requested.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing facility; maintenance, repair, or a related manufacturing role.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance practices and data analysis to identify trends.
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and safety regulations.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and parts utilization processes.
• Direct experience in troubleshooting machinery and equipment issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Well-developed organizing and project planning skills as well as time and resource management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a high-speed manufacturing facility.
• Working knowledge and experience in the operation, maintenance and overhaul of canning back end equipment.
• Project Management experience.