Production Coordinator - Wood Personnel Services

Are you a dependable team player and have previous experience working in a warehouse environment? Wood Personnel is in partnership with a large food manufacturing facility located in Gallatin, TN who is currently hiring for a Production Coordinator and Production Group Leader. This is a temp to hire opportunity that offers great benefits once hired on. This is a company that you can easily work and grow with.

Production Coordinator Compensation and Hours:

• $19 - $20 an hour
• Overtime Eligible
• 2nd & 3rd Shift Available

Production Coordinator Skills and Requirements:

• Must possess basic math and computer skills, as well as, good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to listen and follow basic instructions and work routines from leaders.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to complete reports and forms/documents timely and accurately.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules and instructions.
• Frequently required standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
• Able to work in both a hot and cold environment.
• May be required to work various shifts.
• Work with potentially hazardous chemicals and/or equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Production Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to production schedules, assisting with staff placement to ensure that production quotas are met for finished goods inventories.
• Minimizes waste and cost and ensures conformance to safety and quality standards.
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports, keep paperwork organized.
• Motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
• Maintains and reports production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies, and labor utilization to management.
• Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)
• Performs other related responsibilities, as needed, to support business objectives.
• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products.
• Assists with planning and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption.