Production Shift Coordinator

Coloplast; Felgueiras; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Coloplast Portugal is seeking a Production Shift Coordinator to oversee safety, cleanliness and order in the production plant while aligning work routines with KPIs and established procedures. The role involves managing materials, equipment and personnel to meet the production plan and ensuring quality documentation across processes.

You will audit documents, contribute to safety reports, training, and audits, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as LEAN Manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in teams and adapt.
• Strong focus on process improvement and customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational safety, cleanliness, and order in the production plant, follow KPIs and procedures.
• Manage materials, equipment, and personnel to meet the production plan.
• Audit the completion of Quality, Production, and other documents.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Conflict resolution

Education

Technical degree in Production/Quality

University degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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PRODUCTION SHIFT COORDINATOR

• Ensure operational safety, cleanliness, and order in the production plant, work routines following indicators (KPIs), and proper procedures.


• Ensure and manage materials, equipment, and personnel to meet the production plan.


• Audit the correct completion of Quality, Production, and other documents.


• Be involved in the preparation of safety reports, accident reports, communications, training and development of personnel and audits.


• Execute interdepartmental relationships to ensure respective support to production.


• Ensure compliance with conduct standards established by Coloplast on the production floor.


• Participate in the performance evaluation process along hierarchical superiors.


• Participate actively in continuous improvement projects (e.g., LEAN Manufacturing, 5S, self-directed teams, etc.).


• Manage employee attendance and allocation.


• Ensure compliance with Quality specifications on the production floor.


• Collect and analyze data and implement improvements in production methods, equipment performance, and product quality, with guidance from production support areas.


• Ensure the availability of production work orders, labels, printed materials, and other materials according to the Manufacturing Production Plan.


• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the direct leader as part of the roles and responsibilities of the position.

Responsible for:

• Performing their job in accordance with the given guidelines.


• Notifying the manager of any difficulty in understanding or following the guidelines.


• Notifying about system inefficiency.


• Assuming responsibility for the safety aspects identified for the given position.


• Supporting a positive EHS culture.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in leadership positions (external) in manufacturing industry.


• Technical degree in Production, Quality, or equivalent.


• English level A2 (based on the Common European Framework of Reference).


• Availability to work any shift (morning, afternoon, night).


• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).


• Knowledge of production processes.

Preferred qualifications:

• Completed University Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, or at least 70% completed.


• English level: +A2 (based on the Common European Framework of Reference).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.


• Ability to work/collaborate in teams.


• Self-motivation and a genuine interest in improving processes and internal customer relationships.


• Must work well in a team and be adaptable/flexible.


• Attention to detail and the ability to follow work instructions.


• Understanding the importance of customer focus.


• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

Coloplast Group - Holtedam 1 - Humlebaek - DK 3050 - Denmark