Production Coordinator 2 - 1st Shift - Walls - Holland, MI

Haworth; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Haworth is seeking a Production Coordinator 2 to join our Walls, MI team on 1st shift. The role involves coordinating production activities, communicating across departments, and ensuring orders move smoothly from entry to shipment.

Responsibilities include interfacing with planning, expediting parts, and managing shortages while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. OT and weekend work may be required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/move products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (hilo) certification.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends/holidays, as needed.
• Ability to perform the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with other departments to investigate customer demands and works with planning on new orders.
• Check and expedite parts from Drop Zone and escalates issues to supervision.
• Monitor orders and follow up on shortages; update pick and pack dispatch notes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility

Overtime availability

Team coordination

Tools

Electronic production system

PC/Tablet

RF gun

Job description

Company Overview

When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you! Haworth is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity.

Company Overview

When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you! Haworth is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity.

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Production Coordinator 2 to join our team in Walls on 1st shift.

Schedule

Schedule is from 5:30am-2:00pm, Monday-Friday. OT is from 5:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday and potential Saturdays from 5:30am-2:00pm.

As a Production Coordinator, You Will

• Communicates and liaises with other departments; investigates and follows up on open customer demands and works with planning team on new orders to be entered.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to lift/move products weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (hilo) certification
• Ability to flex work schedule and overtime may be required including weekends and/or holidays per business demands
• Ability to perform the position with or without reasonable accommodations (If you have questions please contact the Haworth Medical Center - 616-393-1131)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to utilize appropriate electronic production system to complete job duties, along with the respective technology tools, e.g. personal computer (PC), tablet, keyboard, mouse, RF gun.
• Knowledge of Haworth and different products, plants and parts.
• Powered industrial truck (hilo) certification recommended.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of production floor environment and inventory control procedures.
• Working knowledge of current software utilized for production planning and material control desired.

Essential Functions

• Check on OTCS (On Time Complete Shipment) parts from other plants, follows-up with team leaders to expedite parts and escalates outstanding issues to supervision.
• Using technology tools, ensures Drop Zone is clear. Escalates billing and Bill of Materials information in electronic production system as necessary, creates labels and forwards materials to proper shipping dock. Notifies incoming shift of remaining issues requiring follow-up.
• Checks Pick and Pack Monitor for Unload; researches missing parts.
• Researches missing parts on Pick and Pack Dispatch
• Completes available pick and pack orders and ship to the appropriate dock with appropriate signage.
• Contacts team leaders and PCs of respective work centers for updates on shortages for pick and pack parts.
• Add notes to pick and pack dispatch regarding shortages.
• Monitors electronic production system for past due orders, follow up with appropriate team leaders on shortages and when they can be expected. Checks system for orders that need shipment and validates that orders belongs in assigned area.
• Follows up on orders that have not been received by other plants.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects.
• Rotates through department work centers based on business need.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.