What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Coordinator position at GES?
OVERVIEW:
The Production Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the daily production of aggregate screens, conveyor belting, and related products. This position supports shop personnel, helps coordinate production schedules, orders raw materials, and assists in ensuring products are completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The Production Coordinator works closely with the Parts Manager to support customer needs, maintain workflow priorities, and promote a productive team environment. This is a hands-on role that requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced warehouse production setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and support daily metal screen cloth and belt production operations to include:
- Measuring
- Shearing
- Hooking and packing
- Train and coordinate production staff to support efficient production operations
- Safely operate forklifts to support production operations
- Promote and enforce safe work practices and company policies
- Schedule and prioritize production workflow to meet deadlines
- Monitor product quality and ensure specifications are met
- Order and maintain inventory of raw materials and shop supplies
- Coordinate with the Parts Manager regarding production schedules, priorities, and inventory needs
- Track production progress and communicate updates as needed
- Assist with process improvement and workflow efficiency initiatives
- Ensure equipment and work areas are maintained and organized
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must share our Core Values: Do the Right Thing, Be Curious, Have Passion, and Be Innovative
- Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred
- Must be able to read a tape measure and perform basic math
- Required to follow all safety policies and procedures
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with management and production personnel regarding workflow, priorities, and project status
- Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills
- Experience with inventory or material ordering preferred
- Basic computer skills; prior ERP or inventory system experience preferred
COMPANY BENEFITS: (*certain benefits are adjusted based on position)
- Health
- FSA
- HSA w/ Employer Contributions
- Dental
- Vision
- Life / AD&D / Critical Illness
- 401k Company Match
- PTO Accrual
- Paid Holidays
- Prescription Safety Glass Reimbursement
- Safety Boot and Cold Weather Gear Reimbursement
- Annual Tool Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Uniform/Clothing Allowance
- Employee Events
- Sponsorships
- Additional Job-Related Education and Trainings
- Short/Long Term Disability – Employer Paid
NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
- Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 100 pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50 pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 20 pounds.
- Occasionally to frequent walking or standing.
- Frequent and continual movement as follows, often several movements simultaneously (i.e., handle while crouching, carry while kneeling):
- Kneel (bend legs at knee, come to rest on knees)
- Crouch/Squat (bend body down and forward, bending legs and spine)
- Crawl (move on hands, knees, and feet)
- Climb (ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramp, or step up on or down from equipment/trailer)
- Stoop (Bend downward and forward at waist)
- Lift (raise or lower object > 25 pounds from one level to another)
- Carry (transport an object)
- Push (press with steady force, thrust objects forward, downward, outward)
- Pull (drag or tug objects)
- Turn/twist (move a body part in circular motion)
- Bend (bend downward and forward by bending the spine at waist)
- Reach (extend hands and arms in any direction)
- Handle (seize, hold turn with hands)
- Repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment.
- Occasionally exposed to weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise.
The duties described above are the general nature and levels of work performed but are not intended to be a complete comprehensive list of all the duties, activities, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Supervisors or managers may ask job incumbents to perform other duties as needed and/or required.
Management has the right to revise this position description at any time. The position description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.