Senior Production Coordinator (Packaging)- Ave Maria, FL.

About the role

The Senior Production Coordinator plays a critical role in the manufacturing operations of Arthrex Manufacturing in Ave Maria, FL. They provide floor-level leadership and coordination of manufacturing activities, ensuring that production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and direction to production teams to support operational priorities.
• Cookstaff, materials, and equipment readiness to maintain production flow and minimize disruptions.
• Monitor line performance and operational metrics to identify trends, risks, or opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a point of escalation for production-related issues, ensuring timely communication and resolution.
• Support supervisors and leadership by reinforcing expectations related to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Encourage a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning within the production environment.
• Promote and ensure adherence to applicable quality system requirements, including cGMP, internal procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee accurate and timely completion of production documentation in accordance with documentation control requirements.
• Identify, escalate, and assist in the investigation and resolution of quality or compliance-related issues.
• Ensure inspection activities are performed in accordance with established criteria and procedures.
• Participate in and support internal or external audits as required.
• Ensure proper execution, review, and reconciliation of production records, work orders, and system transactions.
• Utilize manufacturing and enterprise systems to monitor production status, support reporting, and assist with issue resolution.
• Review data related to production performance, deviations, or trends to support informed decision-making.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-job support to production coordinators and team members.
• Support onboarding and training activities to reinforce procedural adherence and operational consistency.
• Achieve and support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving safety, quality, and cost.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving safety, quality, and cost.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other support groups to drive operational improvements.
• Reinforce compliance with safety policies, procedures, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support maintenance of a safe, orderly, and compliant manufacturing or controlled environment.
• Identify and escalate potential safety hazards or environmental concerns.
• Support cleanliness and housekeeping activities, including scheduled and ad-hoc cleaning activities as applicable.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of manufacturing experience required.
• One (1) year of experience in a leadership role required.
• Experience supporting audits, documentation control, or quality systems is desirable.
• Leverage Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production flow, and schedule execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and influence teams in a production environment.
• Ability to monitor operational performance and reinforce adherence to safety, quality, and procedural standards.
• Proficiency in coordinating resources, materials, equipment, and personnel to maintain production continuity.
• Knowledge of quality systems, documentation practices, and regulatory expectations in a controlled environment.
• Ability to analyze production data and communicate trends, risks, or issues effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to escalate appropriately.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.