Production Coordinator

West Four Group of Companies Inc. is a Western Canadian leader in supplying building materials, lumber, doors, hardware, and building specialties. Our brands include Security Building Supplies, Madero, Penner Doors & Hardware, and Two Six Creative, with facilities in Regina, Calgary, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Winnipeg.

Madero has an opening in the Saskatoon manufacturing location for the right individual to join our team.

**Join our team as a Production Coordinator where you will play a crucial role in the efficient operation of our exterior door manufacturing facility.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides leadership, direction, guidance, motivation and training of the production team.
- Maintain production procedures to maintain high standard of manufacturing operations, product quality, reliability, and safety.
- Plan, analyze, prioritize, coordinate, and facilitate all lean efforts within Operations
- Monitor and communicate to the Manufacturing Team all department metrics including on-time performance, fulfillment rate, safety, productivity and customer returns.
- Ensuring that the production is cost effective.
- Coordinate, set up and implement standard operating procedure for all production operations.
- Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives.
- Reviewing the performance of subordinates.
- Ensure implementation and evolution of safety procedures and policies.
- Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed.
- Monitoring and maintaining product standards and quality-control programs.
- Supervising and motivating the manufacturing team.
- Arrange training and development of production personnel.
- Keep shop clean and well organized.
- Become familiar with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain all equipment in shop.
- Perform minor repairs to equipment.
- Keep maintenance records for all equipment in shop.
- Schedule the daily production for the manufacturing team.
- Advise purchasing of inventory requirements.
- Coordinate incoming special order doors and door components with the purchasing department.
- Maintain special order area in an orderly fashion for ease of finding specific special orders.
- Ensures the safe, efficient and effective use of workforce, equipment and materials.
- Operate forklifts to move products throughout the facility.
- Use proper material handling techniques to ensure mínimal damage to inventory.
- Utilize warehouse management systems to track inventory and manage orders.
- Adherence to Procedures: Follow company policies, procedures, and guidelines for production operations.
- Engage in heavy lifting activities as required.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to achieve daily production targets and ensure efficient operations

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 3 years progressive experience in manufacturing/production.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills, demonstrated through previous experience.
- Proficiency in using warehouse management systems for inventory control.
- Multi-tasking, organizational skills.
- Able to proficiently operate a forklift.
- Experience in Doors, Hardware and Building supplies.

**Requirements**:

- Promotes and works well in a team environment.
- Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess a high degree of initiative and work well under pressure.
- Able to motivate and effectively manage a large group of team members, ensuring a professional and positive environment.
- Time management skills.
- Knowledge of basic material handling equipment and procedures.
- Adaptable to change.
- Understand and follow verbal and written direction.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to proficiently operate a forklift.
- Strong written and oral communication.
- Proficient in order picking techniques and utilizing warehouse management systems.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
- Organizational skills and self-motivation are important attributes.
- Capable of performing heavy lifting tasks as part of daily responsibilities.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in executing warehouse tasks.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety standards.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunities for advancement within the company.
- Comprehensive training programs provided.
- Health benefits package.

Pay: $18.65-$24.77 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing/Production: 3 years (preferred)

**Location**:

- Saskatoon, SK S7K 2K9 (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-17