Production Coordinator

Sandridge Crafted Foods•Medina, OH

About The Position

The Production Coordinator provides high-level administrative, scheduling, and logistical support to the Senior Director of Operations while applying hands-on production and plant-floor knowledge to help resolve day-to-day operational issues. The role manages the Senior Director’s calendar, communications, and priorities and serves as a liaison and problem-solver across departments when production issues arise. The position is in Plant Operations at Sandridge Foods in Medina, Ohio, and is classified as non-exempt and non-union.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or plant environment.
At least 2 years of experience in an administrative, coordinator, or executive-support capacity.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and calendar-management tools.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.
Ability to work within the plant, including production-floor areas.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or a related field.
Prior experience in food manufacturing or a consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment.
Familiarity with Dayforce or similar HRIS or production-scheduling systems.
Experience supporting senior leadership in an executive assistant or similar capacity.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact between the Senior Director of Operations and business leadership, department heads, and corporate stakeholders.
Investigate production issues and disruptions, gather information, coordinate with relevant teams, and provide timely updates and recommendations to the Senior Director of Operations.
Attend production and leadership meetings on behalf of or alongside the Senior Director; record action items and follow up on their completion.
Track and follow up on plant action items, projects, and deadlines.
Prepare materials for plant reviews, leadership visits, audits, and other high-visibility events.
Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive plant, personnel, and business matters.
Manage the Senior Director of Operations’ calendar, schedule meetings, prioritize appointments, and help ensure timely arrival to meetings, plant walks, and off-site commitments.
Draft, proofread, and manage correspondence, reports, and presentations on behalf of the Senior Director of Operations.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Senior Director of Operations and plant leadership team.