Production Coordinator - 2nd Shift (Stamping)

As the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers.

We are actively seeking a Production Coordinator to join our Stamping Department on 2nd Shift (core schedule, Monday through Friday 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm)

Role: Oversee Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Management activities in a Stamping Bay
including daily operations as well as continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising the Team Leaders and production associates of Stamping Dept.
• Assist in managing SQCDM activities, improving and stabilizing key areas and 5S
• Assess production floor & assist with manpower, equipment, quality, productivity, associate and training issues
• Administers policy and safety procedures with associates
• Responsible for assignment of jobs to associates and related training
• Assist with reviewing and prioritizing quality and production issues
• Coordinate activities with current shift production

Job Description:

• Visually monitor all daily assigned associates wearing of their PPE (uniforms, steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, Kevlar sleeves/gloves, bump cap)
• When associates are performing rework tasks, goggles or face shields should be worn when applicable
• Visually monitor Lock Out procedure is followed daily
• Visually monitor daily proper part handling procedure (lifting parts, how many parts, pushing/pulling of parts, wearing Kevlar sleeves/gloves)
• Communicate with all associates the evacuation and shelter locations. Assist during emergency drills and/or situations
• Perform visual check daily of associates work area, free of clutter (clear and open aisles, dies not over the lines, inspection table and fixture area, wood on floor, personal items, water bottles only, etc...)
• Recognize and address all safety concerns/violations in assigned area (Lock Out, part handling, seat belts, forklift/crane issues, etc...)
• Confirm crane and forklift sheets are filled out daily in assigned area
• Must be forklift/crane certified within 6 months of starting position

Quality

• Understand all quality requirements in their area.
• Follow all JIC quality procedures and work instructions
• Read QA Daily Whiteboard at start and end of each shift. Follow up on any outstanding issues that have not been countermeasured
• Use start-up meetings to communicate all whiteboard issues to associates
• Visually verify that quality part check and all gap/accuracy checks are being done properly and on time. Assist when needed.
• Contact Quality tech and/or Quality Coordinator when issues are found
• Sign-off on completed sort result sheets for verification that all affected parts were inspected and sheets filled out correctly Including how many good/bad and why bad. This applies when dock checks are done lineside

• Lead all containment activities, communicating with Asst. Mgr and Quality leadership (confirm all parts are contained in PLEX and follow SNAP procedure)
• Confirm daily operator start-up check sheets are completed in PLEX (follow SNAP procedure for any abnormalities found)
• Verify daily completion of non 200% rework and all parts have been inspected properly
• Verify that all tools are in place for Team Leader and Operator to complete parts checks (mics are not broken, GO/NO GO gauges are available, all pins are in place for inspection fixtures, etc.)
• Investigate and complete all Trouble Reports from customer by the due date. If report is not completed by the due date then overtime will be required until completion.

Cost

• Confirm daily that scrap and rework parts are maintained throughout their bay
• Confirm daily that production requirements are being met according to line and customer demands by following and meeting the daily schedule
• Minimize overtime
• Expectation is to have presses running 15 minutes after shift start
• A Gripper Audit is to be done monthly, if grippers are needed contact Press Maintenance

Delivery

• Trouble shoot and assist in general maintenance on presses as needed (finger adjust/repair, die changes, destack feeder, mis-feed issues, material flatness, etc...)
• Verify actual production recorded in the system from the Detailed Production History Report. Investigate any discrepancies and communicate to Asst Mgr. Follow up with forklift driver, Team Leader and operator as well
• Visually monitor daily that all labeling procedures for racks and baskets are being followed (R/L placards, highlighters, etc...)
• Verify correct packaging method according to part operation standard
• Insure that presses are running at or above planned SPM
• Continually monitor die changes and look for ways to improve die change time/efficiency
• Create a plan for non 200% rework to be completed within 2 days of issue found date. If non 200% rework is not completed in 2 days overtime will be required.

Management

• Following a safety, quality, cost or delivery incident/accident in your assigned area, it is your responsibility to notify Asst Mgr/Mgr, investigate and countermeasure to resolve the root cause
• Conduct a daily start-up meeting with all associates in their bay
• Make daily manpower adjustments in their bay based on attendance and production needs
• Communicate daily with all departments as production issues arise
• Report downtime to Ast. Mgr if down longer than 20 minutes
• Ensure daily scheduled 5S is completed
• Daily communication with opposite shift by using shift notes and email
• Support all new model activities (lead die trials. Verify paperwork is turned in and completed)
• Complete Team Leader evaluations as scheduled
• Perform Coaching and Counseling with associates when needed
• Follow Environmental & Quality Policy and Work Instructions.
• Verify all presses are properly set-up for the following shift at the end of each day
• Assist and follow up to verify PLEX cycle counts are completed (if applicable)
• Continually follow up with associates to verify they understand inputting downtime, production in PLEX,not tagging ahead, etc....

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for production coordination, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay
• Shutdown Pay
  • Summer - around July 4th holiday
  • Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday
• Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus
• Annual Profit Share Bonus

Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)
• Voluntary Supplemental
  • Life Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Group Accident
  • Critical Illness
• Company-paid
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Basic Life & AD&D
    • Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings
    • Spouse - flat $10,000
    • Child - flat up to $5,000
• 401k Retirement
  • Traditional Contribution
  • ROTH Contribution
  • Company Match
• 401k Retirement Profit Share
  • Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter
  • Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)
• Company-paid uniforms, including laundering
• View email address on click.appcast.io - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Possess skills to communicate with associates, management team, other department managers and senior management.
• Strong communication skills to provide direction and motivation to team members. Able to motivate associates and team members to keep process and equipment in good condition to assure smooth running operation.
• Able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in identifying defects and solving problems with equipment and process to avoid missed quality, delivery or safety concerns.
• Develop task list and assure on-time implementation of tasks.
• Able to operate with basic computer skills, including preparing memos and responding to emails.

EDUCATION, MATH, LANGUAGE AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Twelve to thirty-six months related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent to draw and interpret mathematical data and graphs.