Assistant Production Coordinator - 2nd Shift
Hope Network•Kentwood, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Assistant Production Coordinator supports daily manufacturing operations by helping lead production teams, coordinating workflow, and ensuring quality, safety, and productivity standards are met. This role is ideal for someone with manufacturing experience who is ready to grow into a leadership position and develop the skills needed to advance into a Production Coordinator role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Two to three years of manufacturing, packaging, or production experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to train, coach, and evaluate team members
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn production equipment troubleshooting and production systems
- Dependable attendance and commitment to maintaining production standards
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience
- Experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience with manufacturing documentation, quality systems, or production planning
Responsibilities
- Assist with coordinating daily production operations to meet customer deadlines and production goals
- Help establish production schedules and ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and on time
- Train, coach, and mentor Production Team Leaders and Production Workers to support performance and growth
- Monitor production quality, productivity, and workflow while identifying opportunities for improvement
- Maintain accurate production, shipping, receiving, and quality records using electronic systems
- Perform time studies and assist with developing production processes and work instructions
- Communicate production priorities, job specifications, and workflow updates with team members
- Help maintain workplace safety, quality standards, and facility certifications
- Troubleshoot production challenges and assist the Production Coordinator with daily operations
- Serve as backup to the Production Coordinator as needed
Benefits
- Starting pay of $17.50/hour
- Medical, dental & vision insurance (may vary based on job status)
- 403(b) retirement with company match (up to 3%)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health + support)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Clear career path to Production Coordinator
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
