Production Coordinator - 2nd Shift (Stamping)

Jefferson Industries Corporation; West Jefferson (NC, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental and vision

401k Retirement and match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson Industries Corporation in West Jefferson, OH is seeking an Entry level Production Coordinator for the Stamping Department on 2nd shift (Mon–Fri 2:00pm–10:30pm).

You will oversee safety, quality, cost, delivery, and management activities in the stamping bay, and supervise team leaders and production associates to meet daily goals and standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.
• Ability to supervise teams and coordinate with multiple shifts.
• Familiarity with safety and quality procedures in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Management activities in the Stamping Bay, including daily operations and continuous improvement.
• Supervise Team Leaders and production associates in the Stamping Department.
• Assist in managing SQCDM activities, improving and stabilizing key areas, and maintaining 5S standards.
• Assess the production floor and assist with manpower, equipment, quality, productivity, associate, and training issues.
• Administer policy and safety procedures with associates.
• Assign jobs to associates and provide related training.
• Review and prioritize quality and production issues.
• Coordinate activities with the current shift production schedule.

Skills

Effective communication

Team motivation

Problem solving

Training

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

As the North American headquarters for G‑TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries participates in the global automotive industry by designing and developing press dies and other tools needed to produce automotive products. Our facilities support high‑quality manufacturing and a timely, flexible approach to meet customer needs.

Position: Production Coordinator – Stamping Department (2nd Shift, Monday–Friday 2:00pm–10:30pm)

Location: Jefferson Industries Corp – West Jefferson, OH 43162

Level: Entry | Type: Full Time | Category: Automotive

Responsibilities

• Oversee Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Management activities in the Stamping Bay, including daily operations and continuous improvement.
• Supervise Team Leaders and production associates in the Stamping Department.
• Assist in managing SQCDM activities, improving and stabilizing key areas, and maintaining 5S standards.
• Assess the production floor and assist with manpower, equipment, quality, productivity, associate, and training issues.
• Administer policy and safety procedures with associates.
• Assign jobs to associates and provide related training.
• Review and prioritize quality and production issues.
• Coordinate activities with the current shift production schedule.

Safety and Quality Monitoring

• Visually monitor PPE compliance (uniforms, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, Kevlar sleeves/gloves, bump cap) and lock‑out procedures.
• Ensure proper part handling (lifting, quantity, pushing/pulling, Kevlar sleeves/gloves) and clear work area.
• Communicate evacuation and shelter locations; assist during emergency drills.
• Perform visual checks of associates’ work areas—ensure aisles, dies, fixtures, and floors are clear and free of clutter.
• Address all safety concerns and violations (e.g., lock‑out, part handling, seat belts, forklift/crane issues).
• Confirm daily forklift and crane safety sheets are completed.
• Obtain forklift/crane certification within six months of starting the position.

Quality

• Understand all quality requirements and follow JIC quality procedures and work instructions.
• Read the QA Daily Whiteboard at shift start and end; follow up on outstanding issues.
• Use start‑up meetings to communicate whiteboard issues to associates.
• Verify that quality part checks and gap/accuracy checks are completed on time; assist when needed.
• Contact Quality Tech or Coordinator when issues arise.
• Sign off on completed sort result sheets for verification of inspected parts (good/bad counts and reasons).
• Lead containment activities and communicate with Assistant Manager and Quality leadership.
• Confirm daily operator start‑up check sheets are completed in PLEX and follow SNAP procedure for abnormalities.
• Verify completion of non‑200% rework and proper part inspection.
• Maintain tool readiness (mics, GO/NO‑GO gauges, pins, fixtures).
• Investigate and complete all customer trouble reports by the due date; overtime may be required if not completed.

Cost

• Maintain scrap and rework parts throughout the bay.
• Ensure production meets daily schedule and line/customer demands.
• Minimize overtime and aim for presses running within fifteen minutes of shift start.
• Conduct monthly Gripper Audits; contact Press Maintenance as needed.

Delivery

• Troubleshoot general maintenance on presses (finger adjust/repair, die changes, destack feeder, mis‑feed issues, material flatness).
• Verify actual production against the Detailed Production History Report and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor labeling procedures for racks and baskets (R/L placards, highlighters).
• Ensure correct packaging method according to part operation standards.
• Keep presses running at or above planned SPM.
• Monitor die changes and seek improvement in change time/efficiency.
• Create a plan for non‑200% rework to complete within two days of issue detection; overtime may be required if not done.

Management

• Notify Assistant Manager/Manager of any safety, quality, cost, or delivery incidents; investigate and countermeasure the root cause.
• Conduct daily start‑up meetings with all associates in the bay.
• Adjust daily manpower in the bay based on attendance and production needs.
• Communicate with all departments as production issues arise.
• Report downtime longer than 20 minutes to Assistant Manager.
• Ensure daily scheduled 5S is completed.
• Maintain communication with the opposite shift via shift notes and email.
• Support new model activities (lead die trials, verify paperwork).
• Complete Team Leader evaluations as scheduled and conduct coaching/counseling with associates when needed.
• Follow environmental and quality policy and work instructions.
• Verify presses are properly set‑up for the following shift at day’s end.
• Assist in verifying PLEX cycle counts (if applicable).
• Ensure associates understand downtime input, production entry in PLEX, and tagging procedures.

Compensation

• Weekly Pay
• Shutdown Pay – Summer (around July4th) and Winter (around Christmas/NewYear’s)
• Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Bi‑annual TEAM Achievement Bonus
• Annual Profit Share Bonus

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Three (3) medical options for flexible coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Free dental and vision (must be enrolled in medical benefits)
• Voluntary supplemental insurance: Life, Hospital Indemnity, Group Accident, Critical Illness
• Company‑paid: Short‑term Disability, Long‑term Disability, Basic Life & AMT
• 401k Retirement: Traditional and Roth contributions, company match
• 401k Retirement Profit Share: 100% funded by company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter, eligible regardless of 401k participation
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)
• Company‑paid uniforms, including laundering
• Tickets@Work – web‑based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets)

Skills & Requirements

• Effective communication with associates, management, department managers, and senior management.
• Strong ability to motivate team members and maintain equipment/process integrity.
• Decisive problem‑solving skills to address defects and equipment/process issues.
• Task‑list development and on‑time task implementation.
• Basic computer skills, including memo preparation and email response.

Education, Math, Language, and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 12‑36 months related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to present information in one‑on‑one and small group settings.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages to interpret mathematical data and graphs.