Labor Coordinator I - 1st & 2nd Shift
Maker's Pride

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance • flex spending accounts • short & long-term disability • paid holidays and vacation • bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

• Compile personnel assignment schedules for production department in manufacturing plant. Plan and prepare schedules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for complying with customer service and quality standards.
• Study production schedules and staffing tables to ascertain personnel requirements.
• Draw up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecast or customer orders.
• Determine and record work assignments according to worker availability, seniority, job classification and preference.
• Compile and oversee in-plant distribution of work schedule.
• Adjust schedules to meet needs of emergencies caused by extended leave or increased production demands.
• Compile annual seniority list on which employees indicate vacation preferences. Approve leave requests to prevent production losses.
• Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, etc.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram or schedule form.
• Confer with department supervisors, leads, and production scheduler to determine the status of assigned projects.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepare production reports.

• File all information.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.s) at all times.
• Verbally communicate instructions/problems, etc. to co-workers, supervisors, and employees from all departments.
• Meet company attendance standards of start and end time for work as scheduled.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law and company policies.
• Comply with company rules, regulations and policies.
• May perform other functions as assigned.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
• Ability to use hands and fingers.
• Ability to see, hear and talk.
• Employee frequently required to sit.
• Occasionally required to walk, climb and/or balance.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels; hearing protection may be required.
• May have to walk up to 400 yards to work and break area(s).
• Communicate in English to give and/or acknowledge instructions or problems.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to respond well to common inquiries/complaints from employees.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to work well with others under extreme situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Excellent keyboarding and recordkeeping skills and follow-up on details.
• May occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
• Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments.
• Maintain harmonious working relations with management from all levels.
• Communicate effectively with all employees and management.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and at times independently.
• Must be accurate and detail oriented.
• Data entry skills.
• Basic to mid-level math and reading skills.

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