Production Coordinator - 1st Shift; Stamping

Overview

Experienced production coordination role at Jefferson Industries Corporation (JIC) in West Jefferson, OH. The organization operates as the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, providing design and development for press dies and other tooling to support automotive manufacturing. JIC emphasizes product development programs, including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning, and maintains facilities that support high-quality production with a responsive approach to customer needs.

Position:
Production Coordinator in the Stamping Department on 1st shift (Monday through Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm). The role supports professional service delivery, communicates effectively internally and externally, and participates in growing the team’s capability to meet JIC’s objectives.

The role aligns with JIC’s Management Policy “To become the best supplier” and its guiding principles:
Safety, Morale, Quality, Cost & Delivery. The position is measured against departmental targets described in the business plan.

• Plan and direct all activities related to hot stamping and laser cutting production.
• Model professional behavior and support management through teamwork, job performance, and positive motivation of associates.
• Perform duties personally or through assigned team leaders; focus on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Lead safety initiatives: promote safety, provide training opportunities, enforce safety policies, monitor associate safety, and apply three reality principles to injuries and property damage.
• Quality leadership: integrate TQM fundamentals, guide hot stamping teams, identify root causes and counter-measures (SNAP), and conduct regular reviews (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Manage operations budgeting and costs; review production and operating reports; resolve manufacturing and maintenance issues to minimize costs and delays.
• Maintain production control standards; ensure associates are trained and following operating standards; assist in developing manufacturing plans (manpower, materials, sub-contracts, facility, tooling, equipment).
• Coordinate activities with other functions and suppliers to optimize resource utilization and production efficiency.
• Supervise assigned Team Leaders and Associates in Stamping and Laser Cutting operations; provide mentorship and ensure high job satisfaction and technical development.
• Audit process flow and training compliance; ensure clarity of company initiatives, mission, goals, and values; implement best practices for a high-performance team.
• Assist in developing and maintaining operation business plans to meet safety, morale, quality, cost, and delivery goals; ensure costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Ensure effective internal and external communications; address associate concerns; train new associates as required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision; embrace new assignments and methods; seek improvements to processes. Other duties as assigned.
• Apply PDCA fundamentals in daily management within the Hot Stamping Department to achieve corporate goals.

• Interpersonal: ability to communicate with associates, management, other departments, and senior management.
• Leadership: strong communication and motivational skills; ability to keep processes and equipment in good condition for smooth operations.
• Problem-Solving: decisiveness in identifying defects and solving equipment and process issues to prevent quality, delivery, or safety problems.
• Time Management: ability to develop task lists and ensure on-time task implementation.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  basic computer skills for memos and email communication.

• High school diploma or GED; related production experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos; ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including rates, ratios, and percentages; ability to interpret mathematical data and graphs.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Benefits include:

• Weekly Pay;
  Shutdown Pay;
  Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus;
  Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus;
  Bi-annual Team Achievement Bonus;
  Annual Profit Share Bonus.
• Paid vacation; three medical options;
  Flexible Spending Accounts;
  Free Dental & Vision (enrolled in medical benefit);
  Voluntary Life Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Group Accident, Critical Illness.
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability;
  Basic Life & AD&D;
  Employee coverage up to 2x base earnings;
  Spouse and Child coverage options.
• 401(k) Traditional and ROTH options;
  Company Match;
  Profit Share funded by the Company;
  Eligibility applies.
• Referral Bonus;
  Tuition Reimbursement;
  Safety Equipment Reimbursement;
  Company-paid uniforms.
• Tickets@Work discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.).