Production Coordinator

Join the Harken Team: Innovating for Over 50 Years

Harken, Inc. is a global leader in innovative solutions for the marine and safety industries. Headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, with manufacturing facilities in the USA and Italy, we take pride in our world-class engineering, craftsmanship, and dedication to excellence.

Our global footprint spans 48 countries, supported by group offices in exciting locations like Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, the UK, and across the United Statesfrom Rhode Island to Washington.

For over half a century, Harken's Marine Division has set the industry standard for pulley blocks, deck hardware, winches, and hydraulics, serving sailboats ranging from 8 to over 300 feet. Building on this strong foundation, Harken is charting new courses with our Safety and Rescue Division, unlocking opportunities for innovation and growth.

The Opportunity:

Harken is seeking a Production Coordinator to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating the activities of a group of employees, ensuring compliance with all safety and production standards. This role performs a range of duties that ensure the production team achieves its scheduled goals and maintains quality assurance for the department.

What you will do:

• Set daily production plan by scheduling personnel within a given scope or assigned work center to achieve daily schedule.

• Coordinate all phases of production, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring production activities to ensure products are made within the constraints of time, cost, and quality.

• Use training matrix headcount requirements to train, cross-train, develop and coach team members to maximize quality and output; provide regular updates on personnel capabilities and training progress.

• Create, update, and maintain job instructions and process documentation.

• Use software (D365) to perform material and shop floor related transactions.

• Check first runs and subsequent pieces to ensure product meets company and customer specifications.

• Set up and program Hurco machines, verify machine setup against blueprints or templates, and perform measurements in accordance with inspection reports.

• Ensures the reliable operation of equipment by coordinating repairs using internal resources and overseeing preventive maintenance through regular audits, assigning personnel as needed to maintain compliance with preventive maintenance requirements.

• Assure compliance with quality standards.

• Perform inventory and material supply functions as required.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

Education and Experience:

• 5 Years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• High school diploma or GED

• Demonstrate knowledge of production system and techniques

• Experience using ERP, MRP, or production scheduling software

Key Skills for Success include:

• Ability to accurately scan labor, check labor and provide corrections.

• Ability to operate forklift and various bending machines.

• Ability to use basic math, including, adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions.

• Ability to measure (using ruler, tapes, height gauge, micrometer) and count accurately.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally to all levels within the organization.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize work and lead team to accomplish goals.

Why you will love working at Harken:

What truly sets Harken apart is our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and the unique culture of ownership it fosters. Every team member is empowered to think and act like an owner, driving a workplace culture built on drive, humility, ingenuity, integrity, and ownership. At Harken, youre not just an employeeyoure a valued stakeholder in our future.

At Harken, our work is guided by five core values:

• Drive Taking initiative, setting ambitious goals, and pursuing excellence

• Humility Welcoming feedback, learning from others, and prioritizing team success

• Ingenuity Solving complex problems with practical, elegant solutions

• Integrity Delivering honest work and upholding the highest standards

• Ownership Taking pride in our products, our people, and our future

Why join Harken :

• Employee-owned company (ESOP)

• Growing global organization

• Modern, clean, and organized manufacturing environment

• Strong culture of craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Internal growth opportunities and ongoing skills development

• 401(k) that includes a company match

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account and health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off after 90 day probationary period

• Employee referral program

• Tuition reimbursement

• On-site Gym

• Climate controlled work environment

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Submit your resume via email to: View email address on click.appcast.io

Harken is an equal opportunity employer.

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