Production Coordinator

Service Thread•Laurinburg, NC

24d

About The Position

The Production Coordinator supports daily manufacturing operations by serving as a bridge between the Production Supervisor and Set-Up Operators. The role helps production meet schedules and efficiency goals by assisting with setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting; coordinating labor and materials; monitoring workflow; and supporting operators with process questions. It also promotes adherence to safety, quality, housekeeping, and company standards while reducing day-to-day operational demands on the Production Supervisor and leadership tasks for Set-Up Operators. The position supports quality checks and production documentation, helps address non-conforming products, rework, and scrap, and participates in root cause analysis and process improvement. It also assists the Supervisor with attendance record-keeping and related documentation using Jantek, Insight, and BambooHR. The role informally supervises Set-Up Operators and Machine Operators, without formal discipline or performance reviews.

Requirements

A 2-year degree in Business Administration or a similar field is required.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, and safety protocols.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and computer skills, including Teams, PowerBI, and data entry.
Ability to lift 25–50 lbs. and stand for up to 8 hours.
Flexibility for overtime or shift changes.

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
Leadership or team coordination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily floor activities to meet schedules and efficiency goals.
Assist with setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
Ensure production lines are properly staffed and supplied with materials.
Monitor workflow, address bottlenecks, and support operators with process questions.
Communicate shift priorities, goals, and supervisor updates to team members.
Mentor operators on best practices, cross-training, and efficiency improvements.
Perform in-process checks, verify first-piece inspections, and escalate quality issues.
Enforce safety, housekeeping, and company policies.
Support the Supervisor with non-conforming products, rework, scrap, and performance tracking.
Accurately document production data and report issues.
Participate in root cause analysis and recommend process improvements.
Assist the Supervisor with attendance record-keeping activities and documentation through Jantek, Insight, and BambooHR.
Meet performance measures including completion of setups and first-piece inspections, accurate and timely production records, timely escalation of downtime and quality issues, use of Microsoft Teams and Insight, and positive teamwork and professionalism feedback.