Manufacturing Production Coordinator, Second Shift

About the role

Reporting to Shawn Estrich, this position has a direct impact on ensuring maximum uptime for assigned lines and meeting production requirements. A key element is ensuring that production employees are adequately qualified to perform their assigned job duties by validating they are appropriately trained in compliance with GMP requirements. The Production Coordinator will ensure that all safety hazards are identified and adequately controlled by monitoring employees' compliance to procedures, safety, and GMP requirements. When performance gaps are observed, the Production Coordinator will coach employees to improve their job performance. Production Coordinators will work closely with Production Management and Quality Assurance to execute production plans. May be required to function as Production Supervisor in their absence.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Schedule Flow Maintained (20%): Ensures work is allocated effectively, employees are at their assigned location; and checkpoints and controls are set for monitoring performance. Evaluates and communicates status of scheduled workflow with Production Supervisor at the start of each workday and throughout shift. Prepares for production by reviewing the production schedule, understanding deliverables, and reviewing applicable SOP’s, and any procedure changes. Ensures that supplies, materials and documents are available as required to meet the production schedule. Stops production and notifies QA and Production Supervisor immediately of any safety and quality concerns. Works with other departments to ensure adherence to production schedule. Receives and distributes supplies into production area, as necessary. Executes equipment qualification protocols and validation protocols. Ensures that Line and Plant conditions are acceptable for next run/shift. This may include manually cleaning portable equipment and small parts. Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment to maintain equipment in GMP fashion. Ensures equipment conditions are acceptable to pass to incoming shifts. Communicates any ongoing equipment, material or quality concerns to incoming teams as well as his/her supervisor. Ensures all paperwork is completed thoroughly and accurately prior to the end of the shift. This includes batch documentation as well as shift-to-shift communications, scheduling changes, SQDC reporting, ERP transactions, and deviation updates/support.
• Product Ready for Further Processing (20%): Operates general production equipment ensuring its proper operation and adhering to production procedures. Monitors and records critical process parameters. Documents production by completing forms, reports, logs and records of equipment and batches. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and placing work orders for repairs. Provides input regarding opportunities for improvement, waste reduction, etc. to supervision and/or during team meetings. Recommends overtime to ensure production schedule requirements are met.
• Employees Demonstrate Ability to Perform Processes (20%): Confirms that employee training is effective by conducting assessments that require participants to demonstrate mastery in a specific content area. Delivers one-on-one or group training to individuals on assigned processes that includes not only information on the process, but the opportunity to practice. Regularly follows up with trainees to provide any additional training after the release from training. Monitors the effectiveness of training efforts to identify opportunities for improvement. Distinguishes between training and non-training needs and works with Supervisor/Manager to recommend an appropriate solution to performance problems. Ensures documentation of training is created, collected and logged as required by departmental procedures.
• Process Improvements Implemented (20%): Assists Supervisor/Manager with any PR’s specific to their areas of expertise. Reviews and provides input into drafts of corrective actions and changes to procedures. Leads review of daily SQDC metrics at the line level to identify problems that impact daily operations. Makes changes within their scope of control and escalates others. Seeking out ideas and coordinates implementation of process improvement efforts, cycle time reductions, waste reductions, etc.
• Serves as the Operations Team representative on projects. Assists in the development of processes and documentation. Supports implementation of process improvement efforts, cycle time reductions, waste reductions, etc.
• Safe Work Environment (20%): Monitors and verifies that all assigned employees, including temporary labor, follow company GMPs, Safety regulations, and all general workplace SOPs and practices. Addresses any observed violations and notifies Supervisor. Monitors plant conditions and ensures that work areas are organized, free from hazards, and that the plant floor is clean. Follows all HSSE rules and regulations. Accepts accountability for own personal safety and identifies potential unsafe conditions to help prevent self and co-workers from being injured. Complies with all site security requirements. Responsible for Safety/cGMP audits and compliance. Ensures that actions do not create a negative impact on the environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year of experience; or Associates degree and two (2) years of experience; or High School Diploma and five (5) years of experience in a job of similar scope and complexity in a manufacturing environment, pharmaceutical preferred.
• Demonstrated Leadership Capabilities Required.
• Demonstrated competence with the operation and function of multiple pieces of equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering training one-on-one and in small groups.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes is required.
• Knowledge of computer applications and current software.
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude demonstrated with general understanding of material handling machinery.

Skills

• Basic math skills in multiplication, division, percentage calculation, significant figures, conversion from metric to standard measures (or inverse), and weight to volume measures (or inverse).
• Quality of math skills: Basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to train other employees.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of computer applications and current software.
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude demonstrated with general understanding of material handling machinery.

Scope of Decision-Making

Decisions require some judgment. Perform repetitive or routine duties working from detailed instructions and under standard procedures. Requires making minor decisions.

Supervision Provided

Project direction of other employees performing the same or related work.

Internal / External Contacts

Primarily within department or immediate work unit: Requires contacts within the department or functional area on routine matters, or contacts with other departments. Occasionally contacts individuals outside the organization. Contacts are primarily for the purpose of supplying or seeking information.

Physical Requirements/Environment

Works mainly in a manufacturing environment with some disagreeable elements such as noise, dust, fumes, heat, safety hazards, etc. Details of physical requirements: Must be able to lift 50 pounds to lift and maneuver bulk containers of ingredients. Must have physical mobility and dexterity to frequently stand, bend, push, twist, kneel, climb, stoop, and reach overhead and be able to stand for extended periods of time while performing duties. Considerable mental/visual concentration, coordinating manual dexterity with mental/visual attention. Mental/visual attention plus manual coordination. Must be able to operate power equipment; routinely drives/operates lifts. Must be able to work safely with materials and equipment; works with chemicals, tools, and equipment. May work in an environment with variable but moderately high noise levels (hearing protection recommended). Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, and other protective items as required. Must wear appropriate garments and coverings per cGMP (uniforms, hair/beard nets, etc.). Must be available for flexible schedule and/or overtime. Days and hours of work are subject to change due to production schedules.

Compensation

Compensation Range: 0.00 - 0.00 USD

The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

A Smarter Total Compensation Package: At Unither, your base salary is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards include:

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (a $2,000–$6,000+ annual value)
• 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company-funded contribution
• HSA contributions with wellness incentives
• Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility
• And more—because we invest in your health, your future, and your peace of mind.

It’s a package designed to reward impact—not just hours worked.

More Than Just a Paycheck: At Unither, we don’t just offer competitive hourly wages—we also pay 100% of your medical premiums. That means no paycheck deductions for your healthcare, which can be worth an extra $1 to $3.50 an hour in your pocket compared to jobs where you pay part of the premium.