Production Coordinator

**Title**: Production Coordinator

**Location**: Beamsville, ON

The Production Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the production process, ensuring that manufacturing operations are efficient, cost-effective, and meet the highest quality standards. This role involves coordinating the production team to optimize workflows, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain accurate production records.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- **Production Planning & Scheduling**:

- Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand while maximizing efficiency.
- Coordinate with the supply chain and procurement teams to ensure materials availability.
- Monitor and adjust production schedules in response to changing priorities or unforeseen issues.
- **Team Leadership & Development**:

- Lead, mentor and develop a team of production operators.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to team members.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
- **Quality Assurance**:

- Ensure that all products meet the company's quality standards and customer specifications.
- Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to address any quality issues or non-conformances.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce defect rates.
- **Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement**:

- Identify areas for process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and lower costs.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and other best practices.
- Monitor and analyze production data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- **Health, Safety & Compliance**:

- Ensure that all production activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
- Promote a culture of safety and conduct regular safety audits and training.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and standards.
- **Cost Management**:

- Monitor and control production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.
- Develop and manage the production budget, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality or safety.
- **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**:

- Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement meaningful production KPIs.
- Once established, work towards achieving and maintaining agreed-upon KPI targets.
- Continuously monitor and report on KPI progress, suggesting improvements as needed.
- **Production Administration**:

- Oversee the accurate and timely closure of work orders.
- Ensure proper inventory consumption tracking for work orders.
- Maintain and review production documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve any discrepancies in production data.

**Education and Qualifications**
- Bachelors degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production management role, preferably in a job shop or custom manufacturing is preferred
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and quality management systems.
- Excellent leadership and management skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

This description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person