Operations Coordinator

Position Purpose:

Ensure achievement of productivity objectives by employees while following policies and procedures. Track inventory, evaluate materials and processes to maintain a safe and orderly work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and schedule employee’s work assignments to achieve established productivity objectives.
• Verify competency of operators by visual assessment on a daily basis.
• Manage assigned areas to meet published production schedules by utilizing QAD work order information to determine and prioritize daily schedule.
• Produce a report to inform Operations Supervisor of work plans to meet delivery of daily production. Notify Operations Supervisor of all Quality issues. 
• Produce quality products with a minimum of scrap and rework. Take MRO inventory.  Continuously evaluate tooling methods, materials, processes, and equipment to develop and implement cost reductions.  Actively seek involvement of other hourly employees in this effort. 
• Administer the Company and plant’s policies, shop rules, safety rules, and safety programs to establish and maintain a safe, clean, orderly, cooperative and positive work environment.
• Manage inventory movement from warehouse to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Directs work of production teammates. Maintains harmony among production teammates, effectively resolves concerns, and notifies Operations Supervisor of disciplinary issues.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Training

• High School diploma or GED required

Minimum Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous leadership experience a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Results-oriented individual possessing analytical skills and demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize projects.  Ability to execute multiple responsibilities, projects, and activities

• Computer literate using windows-based software

Physical Demands

(Physical Requirements (standing, lifting, repetitive tasks, travel)

• Physical Requirements (standing, lifting, repetitive tasks)

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to extreme heat and extreme cold while in the plant.

Behavioral Traits

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion. Watson & Chalin is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Watson & Chalin is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.