Production Coordinator

S & E Gourmet Cuts Inc • Vernon, CA

5d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Coordinator is a key role responsible for ensuring smooth production operations by managing key performance indicators (KPIs), training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Coordinator will also oversee various documentation processes and support plant-wide projects to enhance efficiency, quality and safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years relevant experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superb organization skills
• Interpersonal and follow up skills
• Microsoft 365 - Strong Excel and Word
• Familiarity with manufacturing standards (i.e., safety: lock out/tag out, etc.)
• Ability to fluently speak and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Analytical skills and troubleshooting skills
• Project management skills
• Six Sigma experience, Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma and/or 5S experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed work instructions to ensure compliance with production standards
• Provide clear communication and training on work instructions to associates.
• Enter and analyze daily KPI data, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Communicate production trends and insights to leadership and frontline teams.
• Maintain and update the plant-wide project calendar, ensuring alignment with production goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track and prioritize project progress.
• Manage the production training matrix to ensure all employees' training is fully documented and filed.
• Oversee the production tool log and review it weekly for accuracy and compliance.
• Digitize all production forms into the Safety Chain system and train employees on their use.
• Work with production leads to implement and sustain 5S in assigned areas.
• Conduct weekly safety walkthroughs with leads to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to execute continuous improvement (CI) projects directly related to production.
• Support initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing production processes.
• Work in the ERP system to create production work orders.
• Assist with verifying inventory or inventory builds as needed.
• Assist the Production Manager and/or Supervisor with any additional tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations.

What This Job Offers

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