Production Team Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cook up daily production activities to support safe, efficient assembly line operations.
• Support shift-level support by monitoring overall line readiness, start-up conditions, and production flow throughout the shift.
• Aid in balancing labor and workflow across stations to meet daily production targets and changing priorities.
• Provide hands-on guidance and support to Team Leaders and assembly associates to reinforce standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Act as a key communication link between the production floor and supervision by providing real-time status updates and escalating risks or trends.
• Identify recurring production, quality, material, or attendance issues and communicate trends to supervisors to support timely problem resolution.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees by coordinating on-the-job training activities and reinforcing safety and quality expectations.
• Attend leadership or production meetings as requested and provide accurate updates on line performance, staffing status, quality concerns, and operational risks.
• Aid in cross-training efforts by identifying skill gaps and supporting training coverage to improve flexibility.
• Observe work practices and reinforce adherence to standard work across all stations to ensure consistency.
• Support updates to work instructions by providing feedback based on production floor observations.
• Perform in-process quality checks and ensure required documentation is completed accurately and consistently.
• Track, update, and communicate daily production metrics including output, efficiency, scrap, rework, and downtime.
• Maintain and update visual management boards or shift metrics to support team awareness and accountability.
• Coordinate with Materials and Warehouse teams to verify material readiness and prevent line disruptions.
• Maintain certification in all assembly stations and provide hands-on support as needed to maintain production flow.
• Perform assembly and inspection tasks as required to support production needs.
• Reinforce safe work practices, housekeeping standards, and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Participate in safety walks, hazard identification, and corrective action follow-up as requested.
• Support continuous improvement activities such as 5S, standard work reviews, and waste reduction efforts.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing experience; experience in lawn and garden or outdoor power equipment manufacturing is preferred.
• Prior experience as a Team Leader or senior production associate is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence, coach peers, and support team performance without formal supervisory authority.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes, standard work, and production flow.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and other production tracking or reporting systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of motivation, accountability, and reliability with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick time