1st Shift Production Coordinator - 6AM - 230PM

Red Monkey Foods; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in spice and seasoning manufacturing is seeking a dedicated 1st Shift Production Coordinator. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and fostering teamwork within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and leadership, capable of managing multiple priorities while promoting a culture of excellence. Join a company committed to quality and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the team and the organization. If you're passionate about operational excellence and team collaboration, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a leadership role.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Production Supervisors with daily operations and safety programs.
• Coaching team members on productivity, quality, and safety.

Skills

Management of multiple priorities

Training skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

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Who Are We?
Red Monkey Foods is a leading private label spice and seasoning manufacturing and bottling company dedicated to delivering high-quality products that embrace and enhance the flavors of the world. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the market.

1st Shift Production Coordinator
The Production Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Production Supervisors with daily operations. Our 1st Shift team works Monday - Friday 6AM to 230PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety: Actively engages with team to promote and support Red Monkey Foods’ safety program and initiatives. Acts as a responsible advocate for regulatory requirements and Employee Safety. Understands the importance of compliance and addresses any and all observations of non-compliance.
• Operational Oversight: The Production Coordinator is considered a Leadership position and is responsible for assisting Production Supervisors with the following:
• Ensuring proper set up and adherence to standard operating procedures within assigned area.
• Making basic operating decisions and providing work directions to area employees.
• Working with production scheduling to ensure supplies and production plan are well coordinated and downtime is minimized.
• Assisting operators as needed, may step in and cover or back up operator roles in area.
• Coordinating with maintenance, quality, or other functions.
• Ensuring efficient process flow.
• Coordination of new hire welcoming and training of new team members.
• Facilitating shift start communication or responsibilities coordination within assigned area.
• Coaching team members on productivity, quality, cost, SQF and work safety.
• Tracking line performance metrics.
• Being an effective resource for process related issues and questions.
• Assist with process improvements, training materials development or gathering and sharing employee ideas.
• Cross-trained to perform any position in the area as needed.
• Escalation of employee concerns, performance, maintenance, safety or quality issues.
• Performs Training and Coaching for Operators and Leads.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Actively engages in leadership meetings and provides timely feedback to team. Understands organizational hierarchy. Understands available resources and utilizes those resources when appropriate.
• Leadership: Acts with integrity. Treats others with dignity and respect. Models behavior that is consistent with Red Monkey Foods’ Values. Delivers on commitments and deadlines and holds others accountable for the same. Provides functional leadership to all departments. Takes initiative to make things better and is positive and supportive of process improvement efforts.
• Communication: Effectively communicates with team members, departments and visitors using sound oral and written communication skills while promoting relationship building.

Experience & Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience (3-5 years) in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role, with a strong record of performance in the areas of attendance, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs as needed and stand for long periods of time.
• Available and flexible to work overtime as needed to support the team and the business needs.

Skills

• Able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent training skills and ability to provide direction effectively to others.
• Very strong administrative and planning skills.
• Knowledgeable of administrative processes, systems, and procedures for area of responsibility.
• Positive, respectful, enthusiastic, team focused, and motivating style with the team and across functions.
• Remains calm and applies good judgment and decision making and handles emotions of self and others well even under pressure.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot a variety of issues (assess a situation, identify the cause, and determine potential solutions).
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• PREFERRED: Additional technical or vocational training related to the role is preferred.

Core Values: At Red Monkey Foods, we believe that our success is built upon the strong foundation of our core values. These values guide every decision we make and every action we take. We are committed to creating an environment where these values are not just words on a page but are lived out daily by every member of our team. As an employee, you will play a crucial role in upholding and exemplifying these values in all aspects of your work. From how you interact with colleagues and clients to the quality and creativity you bring to your work, your commitment to our values will drive our collective success.

• Do the Right Thing
• Treat Everyone with Dignity and Respect
• Be Curious
• Be Passionate
• Sweat the Execution

Together, through exemplifying these values in our day-to-day decision-making processes, we can and will build a company that stomps the competition and is rewarding for those who make it happen!

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seek diversity in our workforce. We recruit qualified applicants and advance in employment our employees without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Food Production