Production Flow Coordinator/Line Loader

MillerKnoll, Inc.•Hildebran, NC

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Flow Coordinator plays a key role in keeping our upholstery and assembly teams supplied with the components they need to build high-quality furniture on time. This is a highly active, on-your-feet role focused on organizing, staging, and delivering parts to the production lines according to the daily schedule. You will help ensure smooth workflow, accurate part availability, and on-time completions. If you enjoy staying busy, thinking ahead, and being the person who keeps everything moving, this role is for you.

Requirements

One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency
Strong organization, planning, and critical-thinking skills; able to coordinate the flow and movement of components efficiently.
Ability to read and interpret shop order prints, procedure manuals, dispatch reports, and safety data sheets.
Basic math skills and the ability to match numbers and verify component accuracy.
Good communication skills, including reading emails, writing simple correspondence, and communicating issues or instructions clearly to supervisors and team members.
Ability to follow detailed written, verbal, and schedule-based instructions.
Computer proficiency, including office and inventory control systems.
Ability to work effectively in a regulated, safety-focused manufacturing environment.
Ability to learn and utilize strong interpersonal skills in a team setting.
Must be able to operate a forklift as required.
Reliability, a safety-first mindset, and willingness to work overtime based on production needs.

Responsibilities

Ensure upholstery and assembly lines always have the correct components and materials in the right order and at the right time.
Review dispatch reports and shop orders to determine priority work and required components.
Stage, load, and deliver parts to production areas based on scheduled needs.
Proactively identify missing, damaged, or unfinished components and communicate issues to supervisors.
Inspect parts for quality and follow proper procedures for handling non-conforming materials.
Maintain accurate counts of components and keep all items organized and in sequence.
Keep your workspace clean, safe, and well organized; follow all safety guidelines.
Label and prioritize items due the same day to keep workflow smooth and on schedule.
Work closely with other Flow Coordinators, supervisors, and managers to support production flow.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Support additional tasks as needed to meet production goals.
Participate in cross-training opportunities to learn additional functions.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.