Production Specialist

Intellectt Inc; Arizona; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Production Specialist Lead in Scottsdale, AZ to coordinate and lead production activities in a regulated environment. Responsibilities include managing planning and scheduling, ensuring availability of resources, monitoring performance, and fostering communication between shifts. Candidates should have strong organizational and leadership skills, with a high school diploma or GED required. The role offers a 2nd Shift schedule, providing a hands-on opportunity to enhance efficiency and maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, coordination, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality systems in regulated environments.
• Proficiency with scheduling and production reporting tools.
• Ability to lead by example on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of production including planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Ensure availability of materials and equipment for production.
• Monitor production performance and output.
• Serve as liaison between shifts and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of production processes

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Production tracking tools

Job description

Job Title: Production Specialist Lead (Production Coordinator)

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Shift: 2nd Shift – Monday to Thursday, 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM

Duration: 12 Months

Job Summary

The Production Specialist Lead is responsible for coordinating and leading production floor activities in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role supports daily production planning, resource coordination, safety compliance, and continuous improvement while working hands‑on with production teams during second‑shift operations.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Coordinate all phases of production including planning, scheduling, and daily execution.
• Attend daily Tier 1 production meetings.
• Perform daily safety area walkthroughs.
• Set up production areas and assign workstations at the start of each shift.

Logistics & Resource Management

• Ensure availability of materials, equipment, and supplies required for production.
• Review expired material reports daily and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Support material staging and ensure proper closeout of materials at the end of shift.

Production Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor production performance, output, and equipment downtime.
• Complete shift pass‑down documentation and Tier 2 reporting.
• Review hourly production metrics and identify productivity or quality concerns.

Communication & Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between shifts and cross‑functional teams, including Quality.
• Resolve day‑to‑day production issues to maintain smooth workflow and continuity.

Compliance, Safety & Quality

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate near‑miss events or potential safety concerns.
• Recommend and support process improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and waste reduction.

Hands‑On Production Support

• Perform assembly of components, devices, and final products as needed.
• Support operations across all production areas with limited supervision.
• Maintain product quality through adherence to SOPs, training, and good manufacturing practices.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational, coordination, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality systems in regulated environments.
• Proficiency with scheduling, tracking, and production reporting tools.
• Ability to lead by example on the production floor.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.