Production Operations Coordinator

Interlake Mecalux, Inc.; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with generous match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. in Melrose Park, IL is seeking an experienced Production Operations Coordinator who is bilingual in English and Spanish to support the Plant Manager with daily administrative tasks and data handling.

You will use Excel, Word, and email to track inquiries, coordinate payroll-related bonuses, oversee projects, liaise with internal teams and outside vendors, and maintain accurate timekeeping and labor rosters.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience with Excel and general administrative tasks.
• Experience in a manufacturing/plants environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, track, respond to, and follow up on inquiries, requests, concerns, and/or complaints directed to the Plant Manager.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure timely and accurate bonus payments are processed weekly.
• Manage all special projects and activities requiring a high level of involvement by the Plant Manager.
• Communicate with internal departments, outside vendors, and staffing agencies.
• Time keeping responsibilities.
• Maintain rosters of employee hours worked, available PTO hours, etc. for all departments.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excel proficient

Administrative tasks

Manufacturing environment experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, bilingual (in English and Spanish) Production Operations Coordinator to work out of our Melrose Park, IL plant.

This person will be responsible for general administrative tasks within the office for the Plant Manager. Tasks will include using Excel, Word, e-mail, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate, track, respond to, and follow up on inquiries, requests, concerns, and/or complaints directed to the Plant Manager.
• Communicate with payroll to ensure timely and accurate bonus payments are processed weekly.
• Manage all special projects and activities requiring a high level of involvement by the Plant Manager.
• Communicate with internal departments, outside vendors, and staffing agencies.
• Time keeping responsibilities.
• Maintain rosters of employee hours worked, available PTO hours, etc. for all departments.

Requirements:

• Personality: Candidates must have integrity, be highly analytical, and have a strong desire to be deeply involved in the business. Candidates must be organized and methodical in their work, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt easily to change. Candidates must be able to persevere through difficult work challenges with the highest degree of dedication. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact and communicate effectively with personnel from all levels of the organization.
• General administrative skills (working with excel, e-mail).
• Previous experience working for a manufacturing company and comfortable with entering a plant environment.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• The ability to become a part of an industry-leading dynamic team with a high focus on delivering results and continuous improvement.
• 401(k) plan through Fidelity, with a generous company match; 100% vested immediately upon contributing and no waiting period to start participating.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off with the option to cash out unused PTO every year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement; enhance your technical, specialized knowledge and gain new skills through promotions from within.