Production Control Coordinator

Production Shift Coordinator (Night Shift) Location: Fremont, NE (Royal Canin) Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (Night Shift) Job Type: Full‑Time, Permanent We are seeking a versatile technical leader to join our state‑of‑the‑art facility in Fremont, Nebraska. In this critical role, you will serve as a senior technical operator and key backup to the Shift Manager. You will provide essential direction, scheduling, and leadership to multiple process areas—packaging, receiving, processing, and sanitation—often acting as the primary coordinator on shift when the supervisor is absent. Your focus will be on ensuring safe, efficient production at peak reliability while supporting inventory, logistics, and preventive maintenance systems. Key Responsibilities Provide front‑line technical leadership, scheduling coordination, and shift direction across multiple processing departments, acting as backup when the Shift Manager is absent. Step into any departmental role as needed—including sanitation lead, receiving lead, packaging lead, or processing lead—to maintain production flow. Review production schedules, receive and audit maintenance work requests, and partner with reliability teams to coordinate SAP work orders. Prepare purchase orders and generate or update Bills of Materials (BOM) when required. Safety, Quality & Compliance Foster a safe work environment by modeling equipment operation and actively enforcing safety rules, personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, and GMP/GHP guidelines. Lead quality control processes, perform standard quality checks, and make critical quality decisions regarding non‑compliant products in accordance with company specifications. Document shift performance, maintain detailed logbooks, and record accurate production, waste, and quality control metrics. Mechanical Troubleshooting & Material Flow Assess equipment reliability, perform routine repairs and mechanical adjustments, and partner with Maintenance to complete preventive maintenance (PM) schedules. Safely operate material handling equipment, including forklift and shag truck, to support inventory control and warehouse logistics. Position Requirements & Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent military technical and operational experience. Ability to work night shifts (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM), including rotations, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Proven troubleshooting and root‑cause problem‑solving capabilities. High level of communication and team‑building skills with a positive, collaborative attitude. Preferred Qualifications Previous leadership experience in a food production, FMCG, or highly regulated manufacturing plant. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (e.g., SAP) and inventory control principles. Forklift certification (on‑site training and licensing will be provided). Military & Veteran Leadership & Technical Equivalency Guide U.S. Army: Wheeled/Track Vehicle Repairer Team Leader (91B/91H), Motor Transport Operator / Squad Leader (88M), Automated Logistical Specialist (92A), Unit Supply Specialist (92Y). U.S. Navy: Machinist's Mate (MM), Machinery Repairman (MR), Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (AZ), Logistics Specialist (LS). U.S. Air Force: Ground Transportation (2T1X1), Materiel Management (2S0X1), Aerospace Propulsion Mechanic / Crew Chief (2A6X1). U.S. Marine Corps: Motor Vehicle Operator / Team Leader (3531), Warehouse Clerk / Supply Chain Specialist (3051/3043), Helicopter Mechanic / Crew Chief (61XX). U.S. Coast Guard: Storekeeper (SK), Machinery Technician (MK), Damage Controlman (DC). #J-18808-Ljbffr