Labor Coordinator I - 1st Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team • Kentwood, MI

84d

About The Position

The Shift Coordinator will schedule, place, track and train company employees and temporary workers for their assigned shift.

Requirements

• Strong leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good motivational and people skills.
• Proficient computer skills: Work, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Entry level HR knowledge a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of a 24/7 operation.
• Positive attitude, exemplary leadership ability and able to handle conflict resolution with varying personalities.
• Must be able to multi-task and produce immediate results.
• Self-motivated and able to make sound business decisions.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SAP.

Responsibilities

• Create daily schedules for all lines using Master Schedule for all company and temporary employees based on skill set, availability and training.
• Make changes to assignments as business demands.
• Check in all new temporary workers and review expectations.
• Ensure all company policies and GMPs are being implemented and followed by all personnel.
• Ensure interplant communication for shift needs, transfers or immediate employee needs and ensure labor force is disbursed to plants requiring assistance.
• Set lines ensuring standard labor guidelines are implemented and reduce labor if necessary.
• Check hours, line codes and break for all hourly workers.
• Review line sheets for accuracy and submit to HR.
• Write and issue employment documentation as needed.
• Work with HR to ensure disciplinary paperwork is handled and disbursed in a timely manner for company employees.
• Along with foremen and supervisors, assess temporary staff, order new, cancel or reassign temporary workers.
• Ensure union members work within union guidelines and company uses union guidelines as required for assignments, shifts and seniority.
• Participate in grievance meetings as required.
• Hand out background checks and applications as necessary.
• Arrange work assignments for vacations, holidays and if needed, suspensions.
• Work with HR to track and monitor.
• Distribute paychecks on payday.
• First responder for First Aid and CPR; in charge of AED equipment for Code Red calls.
• Make contacts for injured company and temporary workers and dispatch workers to correct medical facility.
• Review all Incident or Accident paperwork for accuracy and final signatures.
• Ensure employees use correct line codes and with foremen, are given proper breaks.
• Assist in identifying mentors and trainers for all newly placed temporary staff.
• Work with foremen, supervisors and employees to ensure positive communication, problem solving and positive management skills are learned and utilized.
• In slower plants, fill in as line worker, foreman, supervisor and/or give breaks as needed.
• Other duties as identified or assigned.

Benefits

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees