Manufacturing Coordinator

Job Description

Responsibilities include performing a wide variety of tasks associated with operating machines and producing good quality parts.

• Troubleshooting mold process problems
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Ensure that the correct production orders are running to the correct specifications on assigned machines.
• Ensure that assigned machines are running at the standard cycle.
• Monitor assigned machines throughout the shift, periodically checking parts and performing inspection and testing according to the appropriate data acquisition plan.
• Troubleshoot quality defects and make any process changes necessary to eliminate the defects.
• Record corrective actions using available software programs.
• Maintain assigned molds, machines and auxiliary equipment in proper working order.
• Effectively communicate machine, tooling and quality problems.
• Perform machine startups and shutdowns and ensure line clearances are performed per appropriate instructions.
• Perform Inspector Packer and/or Material Technician duties when necessary.
• Participate in routine practices and team projects relating to TPM, 5S, Six Sigma, Scrap, SMED, Safety, Quality, etc.
• Develop a team environment on the shop floor
• Participate in on-going training programs.
• Train fellow associates and perform other duties as assigned.
• Follows applicable Food Safety and cGMP policies

Responsibilities include performing a wide variety of tasks associated with operating machines and producing good quality parts.

• Troubleshooting mold process problems
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Ensure that the correct production orders are running to the correct specifications on assigned machines.
• Ensure that assigned machines are running at the standard cycle.
• Monitor assigned machines throughout the shift, periodically checking parts and performing inspection and testing according to the appropriate data acquisition plan.
• Troubleshoot quality defects and make any process changes necessary to eliminate the defects.
• Record corrective actions using available software programs.
• Maintain assigned molds, machines and auxiliary equipment in proper working order.
• Effectively communicate machine, tooling and quality problems.
• Perform machine startups and shutdowns and ensure line clearances are performed per appropriate instructions.
• Perform Inspector Packer and/or Material Technician duties when necessary.
• Participate in routine practices and team projects relating to TPM, 5S, Six Sigma, Scrap, SMED, Safety, Quality, etc.
• Develop a team environment on the shop floor
• Participate in on-going training programs.
• Train fellow associates and perform other duties as assigned.
• Follows applicable Food Safety and cGMP policies

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment needed
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written and oral) necessary
• Basic mechanical, math and computer skills needed
• Ability to organize workloads and to work independently essential
• Valid driver’s license required
• Technical training or equivalent experience in injection molding technology and/or processing preferred

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.…