Production Coordinator

THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES•Waukegan, IL

8d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries. 30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team. Position Title: Production Coordinator Reporting into Title: Production Supervisor/Manager Position Purpose/Summary: The Production Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to assist in operating equipment and ensuring correct and accurate machine operation.

Requirements

Education: High School Degree or GED Equivalent
Experience (years and topics): At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisor role
Minimum of 4 years working in a manufacturing environment
Technology/Software: Moderate PC and ERP capabilities
Communication: Communication skills in both English and Spanish (2nd Spanish preferred)
Strong motivating and team building skills (mentoring and coaching)
Strength: Must be able to regularly lift 55 lbs.
Movement: Must be able to stand / walk for an entire eight hour shift.
Occasional bending, crouching, and crawling
Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment
Vision: Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly

Responsibilities

Enforce Hazardous Material Handling Procedures and oversee Initial and Annual Training
Assist in operating the equipment and ensuring correct and accurate fill weights and machine operation consistency.
Oversee the filling line process ensuring proper labeler, capper, torque, box taper operation and all other mechanical line stations (minimum of 2 production lines.)
Ensure proper line staffing to execute filling and packaging successfully.
Review Bill of Material to assure correct components and product.
Ensure accurate staging of material and work with jeep driver to assure component quantities versus solution yield.
Assist in other areas of the filling line as needed
Scan commodities to work order as needed.
Review accuracy and completeness of paperwork prior to shift end.
Contact and expedite additional mechanical assistance if needed.
Report any work-related performance issues with any team member(s)
Report to work 15 minutes before the start of the shift for a production line update and overlap with the previous shift line leader.
Stay 15 minutes after the end of the shift for a production update and overlap with the incoming shift line leader.
Perform all duties in a safe and conscientious manner demonstrating leadership.
Report any unsafe conditions or situations and communicate with associates on unsafe, rude, inappropriate conduct and report to Supervisor if needed.
Manage the line team work during downtime and rework jobs.
Document any relevant downtime and other issues on the production reports.
Update production boards every hour and clear board at end of shift.
Document “Line in Changeover” on the production boards as needed.
Work to maximize line efficiency and rates without compromising quality.
Accurately complete all required paperwork in a timely fashion.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work line at all times.