Production Coordinator

Western Container Corporation•Hattiesburg, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Western Container is seeking a Production Coordinator for its Hattiesburg team. The position helps ensure day-to-day Blow Molding and Injection production activities run smoothly and works with the Warehouse team to address shipping and logistical issues. Coordinators monitor quality, production, safety, supplies, team-member performance, and critical production-day items, and guide corrective action as needed. They help maintain a safe and secure environment by promoting safety awareness through training and feedback on safe working techniques and housekeeping practices. The role reviews direct reports’ performance and uses interpersonal skills to coach, teach, and motivate others. Production data is entered into a computer system daily. Western Container supplies PET plastic bottles and preforms to Coca-Cola bottlers. Its plants are highly automated, and the team emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and its core values of personal responsibility, professional behavior, mutual respect, and integrity. The role requires total shift flexibility and the ability to work 12-hour shifts. It involves prolonged standing and the ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; in lieu of a degree, at least three years of supervisory experience in a high-speed automated manufacturing plant is required.
Mechanical aptitude.
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to coach, mentor, and support production personnel.
Ability to foster a strong work ethic in a teamwork- and continuous-improvement-oriented environment.
Total shift flexibility.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Interest in a manufacturing career with opportunities for advancement.
Team-oriented approach, continuous-improvement mindset, open communication, and collaboration.
Motivation to learn new skills and enjoy problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Help ensure day-to-day Blow Molding and Injection production activities run smoothly.
Work with the Warehouse team to address shipping and logistical issues.
Monitor quality, production, safety, supplies, team-member performance, and critical items for the production day.
Guide corrective action as needed.
Promote a safe and secure environment through safety awareness, training, and feedback on safe working techniques and housekeeping practices.
Review direct reports’ performance and coach, teach, and motivate others.
Enter production data into the computer system daily.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Health Savings Accounts with company contributions for qualified members.
401(k) program with up to 6% dollar-for-dollar matching.
Annual training and development opportunities.
Career advancement opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement programs.
10 paid holidays.
Paid sick time.
Bereavement and jury duty leave.
40+ hours of personal time within the first year and 80+ hours in the second year.
Company-sponsored short-term disability coverage.
Company-sponsored long-term disability coverage.
Company-sponsored accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Uniforms and laundry service.
Frequent member activities and annual family days.
Member discount programs.