Production Coordinator

Position Summary

Captures production activities and acts as a liaison between cross-functional support groups and operations on production schedule. Ensures maximum efficiency of the production lines and responds to unplanned events.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with supply chain scheduler to prioritize operations for maximum performance.
• Cook up production workflow for multiple products.
• Collaborate with functional leadership to understand impacts of the plan and opportunities to improve.
• Participate in Supply & Demand meetings as part of the Supply Chain planning cycle.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of production needs, requirements, problems, build and schedule.
• Maintain awareness of production status in each area.
• Partner with Project Management, Schedulers, Maintenance, and other functional areas to accomplish project and group targets.
• Aid and share in accountability in production line readiness including setup and planning.
• Own and report overall production performance.
• Drive efficiency by applying data-driven operational analytics.

Qualifications

• Education / Experience: High school diploma or equivalent minimally required. Bachelor's degree preferred. 3+ years of experience working in manufacturing, and/or supply chain management in a GMP environment.
• Knowledge: Robust understanding of quality and cGMP principles, as well as the roles of cross-functional groups in a manufacturing setting. Working knowledge of change control and quality management systems.
• Skills: Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, with particular strength in Excel. SAP experience preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Competencies

• Good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures and safety standards.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments.
• Proficiency in operating autonomously and in a team setting with minimal direction.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to type for lengthy periods; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, and read materials for lengthy periods.