Production Coordinator - 2nd Shift; Stamping

Job Overview

As the North American headquarters for G‑TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries participates in the global automotive industry by designing and developing press dies and other tools needed to produce automotive products. Our facilities support high‑quality manufacturing and a timely, flexible approach to meet customer needs.

Position: Production Coordinator – Stamping Department (2nd Shift, Monday–Friday 2:00pm–10:30pm)

Location: Jefferson Industries Corp – West Jefferson, OH 43162

Level: Entry |
Type: Full Time |
Category: Automotive

• Oversee Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Management activities in the Stamping Bay, including daily operations and continuous improvement.
• Supervise Team Leaders and production associates in the Stamping Department.
• Assist in managing SQCDM activities, improving and stabilizing key areas, and maintaining 5S standards.
• Assess the production floor and assist with manpower, equipment, quality, productivity, associate, and training issues.
• Administer policy and safety procedures with associates.
• Assign jobs to associates and provide related training.
• Review and prioritize quality and production issues.
• Coordinate activities with the current shift production schedule.

• Visually monitor PPE compliance (uniforms, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, Kevlar sleeves/gloves, bump cap) and lock‑out procedures.
• Ensure proper part handling (lifting, quantity, pushing/pulling, Kevlar sleeves/gloves) and clear work area.
• Communicate evacuation and shelter locations; assist during emergency drills.
• Perform visual checks of associates’ work areas—ensure aisles, dies, fixtures, and floors are clear and free of clutter.
• Address all safety concerns and violations (e.g., lock‑out, part handling, seat belts, forklift/crane issues).
• Confirm daily forklift and crane safety sheets are completed.
• Obtain forklift/crane certification within six months of starting the position.

• Understand all quality requirements and follow JIC quality procedures and work instructions.
• Read the QA Daily Whiteboard at shift start and end; follow up on outstanding issues.
• Use start‑up meetings to communicate whiteboard issues to associates.
• Verify that quality part checks and gap/accuracy checks are completed on time; assist when needed.
• Contact Quality Tech or Coordinator when issues arise.
• Sign off on completed sort result sheets for verification of inspected parts (good/bad counts and reasons).
• Lead containment activities and communicate with Assistant Manager and Quality leadership.
• Confirm daily operator start‑up check sheets are completed in PLEX and follow SNAP procedure for abnormalities.
• Verify completion of non‑200% rework and proper part inspection.
• Maintain tool readiness (mics, GO/NO‑GO gauges, pins, fixtures).
• Investigate and complete all customer trouble reports by the due date; overtime may be required if not completed.

• Maintain scrap and rework parts throughout the bay.
• Ensure production meets daily schedule and line/customer demands.
• Minimize overtime and aim for presses running within fifteen minutes of shift start.
• Conduct monthly Gripper Audits; contact Press Maintenance as needed.

• Troubleshoot general maintenance on presses (finger adjust/repair, die changes, destack feeder, mis‑feed issues, material flatness).
• Verify actual production against the Detailed Production History Report and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor labeling procedures for racks and baskets (R/L placards, highlighters).
• Ensure correct packaging method according to part operation standards.
• Keep presses running at or above planned SPM.
• Monitor die changes and seek improvement in change time/efficiency.
• Create a plan for non‑200% rework to complete…