Production Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Production Coordinator is a key role responsible for ensuring smooth production operations by managing key performance indicators (KPIs), training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Coordinator will also oversee various documentation processes and support plant-wide projects to enhance efficiency, quality and safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Work Instructions:

1. Prepare detailed work instructions to ensure compliance with production standards
2. Provide clear communication and training on work instructions to associates.

Data Management & Performance Tracking:

1. Enter and analyze daily KPI data, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
2. Communicate production trends and insights to leadership and frontline teams.

Project & Calendar Management:

1. Maintain and update the plant-wide project calendar, ensuring alignment with production goals.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track and prioritize project progress.

Training & Documentation:

1. Manage the production training matrix to ensure all employees' training is fully documented and filed.
2. Oversee the production tool log and review it weekly for accuracy and compliance.
3. Digitize all production forms into the Safety Chain system and train employees on their use.

5S & Safety Initiatives:

1. Work with production leads to implement and sustain 5S in assigned areas.
2. Conduct weekly safety walkthroughs with leads to proactively identify and mitigate risks.

Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

1. Partner with cross-functional leaders to execute continuous improvement (CI) projects directly related to production.
2. Support initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing production processes.

ERP System & Inventory Management:

1. Work in the ERP system to create production work orders.
2. Assist with verifying inventory or inventory builds as needed.

Additional Support:

1. Assist the Production Manager and/or Supervisor with any additional tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years relevant experience (required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (required)
• Superb organization skills (required)
• Analytical skills and troubleshooting skills (preferred)
• Project management skills (preferred)
• Interpersonal and follow up skills (required)
• Microsoft 365 - Strong Excel and Word (required)
• Familiarity with manufacturing standards (i.e., safety: lock out/tag out, etc.)
• Six Sigma experience, Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma and/or 5S experience referred)

Experience:

• Ability to fluently speak and understand English.

Quality and Food Safety Statement:

• Ensuring the safety and quality of the products we manufacture and distribute is the highest priority of Archer Meat Snacks. The Company is committed to, and accepts responsibility for, manufacturing, procuring, packaging, and distributing safe and wholesome foods, that meet or exceed all customer quality expectations. 
• The Company believes that achieving this quality and food safety commitment is the responsibility of each and every Archer Meat Snacks employee. As such, all employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety or food quality issues they observe to their supervisor.

Key Competencies & Traits:

• Excellent observational skills with attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills both Verbal and Written 
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written work-related instructions
• Ability to track and record production information as necessary.
• Takes initiative to work without close supervision 
• Works with urgency to hit daily goals 
• Computer literate, able to navigate Safety Chain for reporting
• Proficient in basic mathematics
• Knowledge of GMPs and SOP’s
• Good mechanical aptitude.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with assistance or equipment. 
• The employee will perform the required job functions in loud, hot, humid and cold manufacturing environments.
• Visual acuity requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception, particularly for work with computers and troubleshooting equipment.