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. Reporting to the Production Manager, this position oversees production activities, ensures compliance with quality systems, and leads continuous improvement initiatives.

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 Lean Manufacturing principles 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.