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Job Title: Operations Coordinator
Pay Rate: $24- $25/hr.
Shifts available: 2nd (4:30PM) applicants must be available to work 12 hour shifts.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D, Vacation, Flex, Holiday, Telemedicine, Bereavement, Anniversary Date, and Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
Main Purpose of the Job: The Operations Coordinator plays a critical role in driving productivity, quality, safety, and engagement within a manufacturing environment. This position partners closely with frontline employees, team leads, and supervisors to improve performance, reinforce standard work, and promote a positive, accountable culture on the production floor.
This is a hands-on, floor-based role focused on supervising daily operations, coaching employee performance, and ensuring production goals are achieved while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Production & Team Supervision
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Supervise hourly employees to ensure productivity, quality, safety, attendance, and work habits meet expectations.
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Monitor daily production activities and ensure adherence to production schedules.
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Reinforce performance expectations and standard operating procedures.
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Observe work behaviors and provide real-time coaching and constructive feedback.
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Address performance concerns and support employees in overcoming performance barriers.
Leadership & Employee Development
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Partner with team leads and management to drive employee performance and accountability.
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Model effective leadership and coaching techniques.
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Support performance improvement plans and follow-up actions.
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Assist with onboarding and development of new employees.
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Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
Safety & Quality
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Reinforce safe work behaviors and compliance with safety procedures.
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Promote accountability for quality standards and defect reduction.
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Encourage reporting of issues, near misses, and improvement opportunities.
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Ensure employees follow GMP, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
Operations Support
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Monitor production metrics and support efforts to achieve operational goals.
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Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
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Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to ensure smooth operations and employee engagement.
Qualifications Required
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High School Diploma or GED.
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2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment.
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Previous supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods.
Preferred
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Experience in performance improvement, operations support, workforce coaching, or supervisory roles.
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Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs and production metrics.
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Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
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Bilingual (based on workforce needs).
Skills & Competencies
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Leadership and employee development.
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Performance management and coaching.
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Influence and team building.
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Problem-solving and observation skills.
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Data-driven decision making.
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Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
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Professional discretion and confidentiality.
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