Production Coordinator

Service Thread • Laurinburg, NC

90d

About The Position

Service Thread develops great people who develop great products. We’re proud to hire talented people with passions and aspirations beyond the workday. We help everyone on our team feel fulfilled. We are seeking employees who share our core values which are Focus, Drive, Innovation, Integrity, and Exceeding Customer Expectations. The Manufacturing Lead serves as a bridge between the Production Supervisor and Set-Up Operators, ensuring smooth daily operations. This role supports production schedules, assists with setups and troubleshooting, coordinates labor and materials, and promotes adherence to safety and quality standards. The position reduces day-to-day operational burdens for the Production Supervisor and leadership tasks for Set-Up Operators.

Requirements

• 2-year degree required in Business Admin. or similar field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in manufacturing/production preferred
• Knowledge of processes, machinery, and safety protocols.
• Leadership or team coordination experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and computer skills (Teams, PowerBI, data entry).
• Physical ability to lift 25–50 lbs. and stand for up to 8 hours.
• Flexibility for overtime or shift changes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily floor activities to meet schedules and efficiency goals.
• Assist with setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Ensure 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 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 Supervisor directly and weekly in attendance record-keeping activities and documentation through use of Jantek, Insight and BambooHR.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Short term disability
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees