Production Coordinator: Lead & Optimize Manufacturing Ops

Aerotek; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Production Coordinator to oversee a designated production area, coordinate training, tools, materials, and staffing to meet customer demand on time. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in line with company policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating with supervisors, managing workflow, training, data recording, and ensuring inventory readiness. The position is contract-to-hire and based in Lawrence, KS.

Qualifications

• Coordinate with the Supervisor to assign work that meets on-time production and quality goals, including staging, trailer availability, and staffing requirements.
• Control workflow within the assigned production area to meet efficiency targets, minimize downtime, and maximize throughput.
• Provide on-the-job training and production line orientation for new hires and existing team members, serving as a coach and mentor.
• Record accurate data on production output, labor hours, team member performance, and scrap, and ensure timely completion of all shift paperwork.
• Follow up with team members to ensure accurate and consistent production reporting.
• Ensure safety best practices are followed by all team members at all times, including appropriate use of safety devices and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Supervisor to assign work that meets on-time production and quality goals, including staging, trailer availability, and staffing requirements.
• Control workflow within the assigned production area to meet efficiency targets, minimize downtime, and maximize throughput.
• Provide on-the-job training and production line orientation for new hires and existing team members, serving as a coach and mentor.
• Record accurate data on production output, labor hours, team member performance, and scrap, and ensure timely completion of all shift paperwork.
• Follow up with team members to ensure accurate and consistent production reporting.
• Ensure safety best practices are followed by all team members at all times, including appropriate use of safety devices and equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Time management

Analytical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Inventory management

Production scheduling

Data entry

Leadership

On-the-job training

Safety

Forklift certification

Job description

Aerotek is hiring a Production Coordinator to oversee a designated production area, coordinate training, tools, materials, and staffing to meet customer demand on time. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in line with company policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating with supervisors, managing workflow, training, data recording, and ensuring inventory readiness. The position is contract-to-hire and based in Lawrence, KS.