Manufacturing Area Coordinator

Protolabs • Rosemount, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Area Coordinator coordinates daily workload and production activities in a manufacturing cell, ensuring production goals, order quantities, and customer specifications are met. The role supports molding and finishing operations, monitors quality, and helps maintain a safe, organized, and productive work area. The position is onsite in Rosemount, with a schedule of Monday 6 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 6 a.m.–6 p.m., and Thursday 6 a.m.–12 p.m. It also includes data entry and analysis for manufacturing projects as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a team lead or in another leadership position.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work closely with others without conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and teach others.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as scales and calipers, as well as a computer and calculator.
• Ability to work safely with sharp tools or objects, including hobby knives, utility knives, and diagonal-cutting pliers.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Punctuality and good attendance.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligible to work in this role under ITAR requirements: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, a warehouse, or a distribution center.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize daily workload and activities in the manufacturing cell.
• Execute production sequences and assignments to meet production goals.
• Confer with supervisors and other coordinators to facilitate operations within and between shifts and functional areas.
• Coordinate schedules and start-ups with molding personnel.
• Support Finishing Operators to ensure presses are properly staffed during breaks.
• Provide directions and instructions to ensure parts are packaged according to requirements.
• Ensure order quantities and customer specifications are met.
• Identify quality issues involving trimming, injection molding, packaging, and order fulfillment.
• Perform start-up inspections and approve production when quality requirements are verified.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.
• Encourage team members to meet deadlines and productivity goals.
• Conduct data entry and analysis for manufacturing projects and efforts as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance with traditional and high-deductible plan options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account, including employer contributions.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid caregiver leave.
• At least three weeks of paid time off, holiday pay, and volunteer hours.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate.
• Matching grants through the Protolabs Foundation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED