Production Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Dawn Foods•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Coordinator directs the team’s day-to-day activities, including line assignments, completion of the scheduled production, quality, efficiency, and required paperwork. The role ensures compliance with plant safety, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The schedule is 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., including every fifth weekend. Overtime is required based on business needs. The coordinator communicates production schedules and expectations, monitors processes against product standards and efficiency goals, assigns duties, and supports line rotation. They train, retrain, and onboard team members; assist across process areas; set up production lines for product runs; and participate in production as needed. The role also involves completing paperwork, recording finished product with a handheld scanner, communicating effectively with supervisors and team members, and supporting safe, food-safe, and policy-compliant work practices. The role requires regular standing, walking, handling objects and tools, reaching, and communicating. It also frequently involves climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally use sensory perception to measure product quality. Required PPE includes safety footwear, ear protection, safety glasses or goggles, hair and beard nets as applicable, and a mask; additional PPE may be required. The base salary range is $59,470–$89,210, with bonus eligibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working in a manufacturing or similar environment.
Experience in a lead or supervisory role, or equivalent leadership, coaching, and team-support experience.
Experience with SAP or comparable ERP platforms.
Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees.
Basic math skills.
Basic computer skills.
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to apply basic reasoning and problem-solving.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Direct team activities, communicate the daily production schedule and expectations, and assign duties.
Monitor production against product standards and efficiency goals, and ensure line rotation where applicable.
Train, retrain, and onboard new team members.
Maintain working knowledge of and assist in all areas of the production process.
Set up production lines for specific product runs, including packaging, labels, toppings, fillings, and other required items.
Participate in production activities as needed to support staffing and operational needs.
Complete required paperwork and use a handheld scanner to record finished product.
Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members, and support and instruct team members in production practices, procedures, and duties.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety procedures, plant policies, and procedures; demonstrate safe work practices.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion in communications with Dawn management.
Support the Circle of Excellence and the Dawn Philosophy of Team Dawn.
Perform other duties as assigned.