Manufacturing Process Coordinator

Summary/Objective

Responsible for the coordination of manufacturing processes for products to be produced in accordance with applicable quality and operational standards. Interacts on a daily basis with employees as well as individuals from other functional groups in order to ensure adequate process capability and execution is maintained for all existing and new products.

.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. (These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.)
• Reviews all daily reports that list manufacturing yields of all production equipment operated on all shifts.
• Utilizes Kaizen, SAP, Excel, and Google Docs to assists management in collecting data and/or samples to analyze process trends, inefficient workflow, opportunities for waste elimination, etc… and updates standardized work processes and documentation, and in accordance with Lean principles.
• Identifies areas of concern whereby production equipment could be contributing to poor quality and/or the inability to meet yield expectations.
• Monitors and ensures the training and compliance to ISO procedures by overseeing training in
• ISO procedures among team members.
• Participates and lends assistance to other departments such as Research and Development and Engineering in the development and introduction of new equipment, work processes or products to manufacturing.
• Conducts written and/or verbal testing of employees for equipment or work process certification. Makes final determination on employee certification readiness. Utilizes specialized software program, KAIZEN, to monitor the number of accumulated hours of training on equipment or work processes prior to certification testing.
• Keeps informed of availability of materials, customer needs and quality control issues using proprietary computer software programs, visual inventory and daily summary reports issued by other departments.
• Utilizes Kaizen, SAP, Excel, and Google Docs to assists management in collecting data and/or samples to analyze trends in productivity, quality, safety, etc…in order to capture root cause issues. Maintains consistent participation on DMAIC, Rapid Response and Kaizen event teams as needed and assists in facilitating implementation of action items.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
• Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job

QUALIFICATIONS AND KSA’S FOR EMPLOYMENT

• An employee in this position, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following:
• Basic knowledge of the mechanical operation of all equipment within the business function to trouble shoot malfunctions with equipment.
• Basic knowledge of all work processes associated with production.
• Basic knowledge of computer software packages.
• Solid knowledge of principles of training adult learners.
• Ability to analyze, understand and interpret numerical reports detailing production yield
• Acceptable training and experience include a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional course work in interaction management would be beneficial. Computer training in basic software packages would also be beneficial. ISO auditor training would be helpful.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Body Movement

• Frequently stands and walks for extended periods of time on concrete floor.
• Will occasionally push and pull a pallet jack loaded with glue buckets or rolls of fabric weighing approximately 1,000 pounds.
• Will occasionally bend/stoop at waist when loading or unloading fabric bars off of stacker equipment.
• Will occasionally climb up a four-foot step ladder to trouble shoot malfunctions with stacker equipment.
• Will occasionally twist and reach when assisting a Stacking Technician unloading a fabric bar off the stacker and carrying it to the oven.

Back and Upper Body (lifting and carrying)

• Will occasionally assist a Stacking Technician in carrying and lifting fabric bars, weighing 50 pounds or more, on and off stacker equipment.

Vision

• Constantly uses sight in performance of daily duties. Must have average or better color acuity

Sense of Touch

• Frequently uses sense of touch in reaching for tools or using computer keyboard.

Hearing

• Occasionally uses hearing to listen for warning signals on stacker equipment or noting equipment malfunctions by sounds emitted by the equipment.

Work Environment

• Production environment with noise generated by equipment. Fumes from waste water area, isopropyl alcohol and glue. General dust from production equipment and fabrics. Slight mists from humidity chambers.

What's in it for you?
• Annual base salary range: hourly $20.00 to $22.50
• Bonus target range: 2.5%
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

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