Geared toward experienced team leaders comfortable with process improvement and production coordination, with a focus on manufacturing and quality compliance in a hands-on, on-site role.
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Original posting from CooperCompanies
Scope:
Responsible for leading a production team to meet daily goals, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards. Acts as a liaison between team members and management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Job Summary:
The Production Coordinator I oversees the activities of assemblers, coordinates schedules, and ensures optimal resource allocation. Provides guidance, resolves issues, and drives process improvements to achieve operational excellence.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
Lead daily team meetings to communicate goals, priorities, and safety reminders.Coordinate work schedules and allocate resources to meet production targets.Monitor team performance and provide coaching, feedback, and training as needed.Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO standards, and company policies.Maintain accurate documentation of production activities, quality checks, and team attendance.Collaborate with supervisors and other departments to resolve production issues promptly.Supports achievement of day‑to‑day production objectives with meaningful impact on business, material flow, and equipment performance. Performs tasks that are frequently non‑routine and require adaptability.
Makes adjustments or recommends improvements to systems and processes to resolve production issues.
Addresses general production-related problems that may require understanding of broader operational areas, though typically not highly complex.
Communicates regularly with both internal and external partners to exchange essential production-related information.
Provides and obtains information on matters of significant importance to production operations.
Utilizes advanced knowledge of operational systems and standard production practices gained through prior experience and/or education.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.Support root cause analysis for quality or process deviations and implement corrective actions.Promote a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and safety.As business needs dictate, works extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks.Meets all production requirements and performance standards as defined by area Supervisor.
Travel:
No regular travel required; occasional training travel may occur.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.Excellent communication and documentation abilities.Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.Ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues effectively.Proficiency in scheduling and resource planning tools.
Work Environment:
Standing for prolonged periods. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Exposure to packaging materials and machinery.May require wearing PPE such as gloves, mask and hairnet in some production areas.Good communication and reliability.
Experience:
Typically requires 5+ years of assembly experience and prior leadership exposure.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced training or certifications preferred.
Our Benefits:
As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.
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