Production Coordinator at Sennco Solutions, An InVue Company
InVue · Plainfield, IL · 4 wk ago
Writing$20–$30/hrFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in setting up production lines, ensuring materials, tools, fixtures, and work instructions are in place and correct.
- Partner with the Production Supervisor to implement and reinforce standard work practices through direct, hands-on support.
- Maintain working knowledge of production and assembly processes to troubleshoot setup issues and support employees on the floor.
- Adjust line configurations as project requirements, customer needs, or wave timing change.
Daily Production Execution and Management
- Support the Production Supervisor in executing the daily schedule and adjusting workflow as conditions change.
- Ensure assembly line workers have everything required to run effectively, including materials, tools, and current instructions.
- Monitor real-time progress to ensure production meets schedule, wave timing, and customer/project expectations.
- Identify bottlenecks, material shortages, or process issues early and escalate as needed.
- Gather production requirements from Project Managers and translate wave requirements into clear, actionable steps for the production floor.
Communication and Issue Resolution
- Communicate schedule disruptions, delays, or production risks to the Scheduler.
- Cook with Maintenance and Engineering to address equipment or process issues.
- Provide real-time updates to upper management regarding issues impacting production flow.
Tracking and Reporting
- Track production output versus plan and identify gaps in real time.
- Document and maintain accurate information related to output, downtime, scrap, and wave performance.
- Prepare and share production metrics and summaries with the Operations Manager.
Cross-Functional Support
- Work with Quality to ensure product and process standards are followed.
- Partner with the Plant Manager to align warehouse picking, pulling, and inventory availability with production needs.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying and communicating process gaps, setup inefficiencies, and workflow opportunities.
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong understanding of production processes, line setup, and workflow sequencing.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, SOPs, and project specifications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products (especially Excel and Word).
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to troubleshoot minor process or setup issues and escalate appropriately.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
Education and Experience
- 3+ years’ experience in production, assembly, or manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated reliability and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience supporting or executing line setup, wave execution, or assembly line changeovers.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience working cross-functionally with warehouse, quality, engineering, or maintenance teams.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, grasping, and reaching; occasional sitting, climbing, bending, and crouching.
- Ability to work for extended periods on the production floor and at a desk.
- Ability to tolerate hot or humid environments when required.
- Ability to lift and move up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.