Production Coordinator Lead

Chromalox; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox is seeking a Production Supervisor in Utah to coordinate and expedite the flow of parts, assemblies and materials, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. You will assign tasks, monitor status, and communicate across teams while upholding safety and process standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with supervisors and cert-trained staff, supporting TPS/lean initiatives, training teams, and assisting with TPM maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or related experience.
• Strong reading comprehension of blueprints, work orders and instructions.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint; JDE experience preferred.
• Good communication skills and attention to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assigns workers to workstations to meet production requirements and adjusts flow as needed.
• Monitors production status, communicates with supervisors, and reports on quality and inventory.
• Coordinates with other departments and teams to optimize production flow per customer demands.
• Ensures employees are trained in core capabilities and CPS lean principles.
• Supports TPM and routine maintenance; participates in safety communications and toolbox meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

JDE system

Job description

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role

Coordinates and expedites flow of parts, assemblies, and other materials. This is done according to schedules or priorities and compiles ; maintains records.

Responsibilities

• Assigns workers to workstations to meet production requirements; monitors production and adjusts work assignments, supply of material, and machine operation when necessary.
• Confers with supervisor to receive instructions and exchange production information; provides up-to-date information on the status of work in progress, quality and material inventory.
• Communicates with and coordinates with other supervisors, team leads, certified operator trainers, quality technicians, material handlers and shipping personnel; reacts to and makes necessary changes to production flow based on customer demands.
• Assigns and works with Certified Operator Trainers to ensure employees under their lead are fully trained in all core c apabilities , critical quality processes, and CPS principles and associated department work instructions.
• Works with other departments and areas of responsibility to define, coordinate, and develop solutions for department or area specific requirements, goals and targets .
• Works with statistical reporting and examination of OTP, past dues, and material shortages; assists with daily toolbox meetings and safety communication.
• Performs and guides routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and r equired for TPM .
• Works alone and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
• Applies CPS principles and lean manufacturing techniques, develops teams, stations, or cells to support this process; looks for ways to improve manufacturing processes; understands, applies and emphasizes continuous quality improvement techniques.
• Conducts tests and inspections of products, or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in production.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets and database software including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. JDE system experience preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions and decimals. Ability and understanding of various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in follow through, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.