Production Team Coordinator - 1st Shift

About the role

We're looking for a proactive and organized Production Team Coordinator to help keep our manufacturing floor running efficiently. In this role, you’ll be a key connection point for the team, coordinating daily activities, supporting operators, and ensuring smooth, consistent workflow throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to ensure production orders are executed accurately and efficiently.
• Provide operational support, helping with the logistics and ensuring that the team is equipped to complete their tasks.
• Facilitate communication between team members and ensures everyone is aligned on tasks and schedules.
• Maintain adherence to safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and loss elimination.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business needs.
• Manage resources (e.g., materials, equipment) effectively, demonstrating cost consciousness.
• Track the day-to-day progress of tasks and ensure that work is being completed on time and within expectations.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer within the team.
• Contribute to achieving team objectives.
• Work closely with other departments and stakeholders.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Ensure that resources (materials, tools, etc.) are available to the team.
• Lead planning and execution of the 24-hour Communication Cycle (Shift Handovers, DOM, CIL, PM, Changeovers, CL’s and coverage).
• Anticipate future crew needs and plan accordingly (trials, c/o, coverage, training, EO work etc.).
• Lead onboarding and facilitate continuous learning & coaching for new and existing team members.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, technical school degree, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a team coordination or administrative role with a solid understanding of operational workflows, task prioritization, and resource management.
• Relevant experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Basic literacy and math skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (data entry, email, documentation, etc.).
• Strong basic problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across teams.
• Experience in supervisory role with proven success in leading and motivating teams is preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to maintaining quality standards throughout the production process.
• Safety Awareness.

Qualifications

• Bilingual is a plus.

Skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective leadership and team-building abilities.

Benefits

• Starting Pay $25 to $29 per hour + quarterly bonus + full benefits.
• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance.
• Wellness program provided through RallyHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution.
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays.
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Employee discounts program.
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Pay

Starting Pay $25 to $29 per hour + quarterly bonus + full benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Work Schedule - Monday - Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM