Plant Administrative Coordinator - Big Rapids, Michigan

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What began in a garage more than 75 years ago has grown into a global leader in furniture, interiors, and workplace design. Every day, Haworth members build, solve, improve, and create products that shape how people work, learn, and connect around the world.
Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn and grow, do meaningful work, and be part of a team that values craftsmanship and collaboration.
At Haworth, members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment, including:
20 Days Paid Time Off - Plus, the option to buy up to 5 extra days
Health Benefits: Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match: Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%
Insurance Coverage: Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Earned Sick Time (after waiting period)
Annual bonus opportunities
On-Site Gym: Well-equipped gym, open 24/7
Tuition reimbursement
Volunteer Time Off
Parental Leave
Opportunity for overtime (paid at time-and-a-half)
Zero Waste to Landfill
We are currently looking for a Plant Coordinator to join our team in Big Rapids, MI.
Job Overview
Provides administrative and operational support to manufacturing operations by coordinating routine production support activities, maintaining records and documentation, monitoring data accuracy, and assisting with production scheduling and inventory activities. Works within established procedures and practices to support efficient plant operations while collaborating with production team members and other functional partners.
Essential Functions
Support daily manufacturing operations by completing administrative tasks related to production and reporting requirements.
Maintain training records and support scheduling of required plant training.
Help maintain compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and operating procedures.
Generate routine reports and communicate information to support manufacturing decision-making.
Work with production, quality, materials, maintenance, and other support functions to address routine operational needs.
Escalate issues that fall outside established procedures to appropriate leadership.
Contribute to process improvements: Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and safety.
Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education: High School or equivalent
Work Experience: Less than 1 year of related experience
Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree in business
Experience using Office 365 tools
Continous improvement
Flexibility supporting 3rd and 2nd shift
Environmental / Physical Requirements
Repetitive bending & stretching
Climb/bend/balance/twist/reach/lift
Standing for extended periods
Lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs
Moderate exposure to dust, noise, solvent, heat, paint, and lubricants
Regular hand & arm movements
Sitting for extended periods
Required PPE: Safety shoes
Required PPE: Safety glasses
Constant mental and visual alertness required to avoid potential serious injury to self and others in all work groups.
Working in a manufacturing environment on or around large machinery and equipment.
Want to see inside a few of our Haworth facilities?
Holland, MI Steel Components Plant, the Big Rapids, MI Wood Plant, the Holland, MI Distribution Center, the Bruce, N.C. Seating Plant, or the Ludington, MI Aluminum Plant.
Learn more about Haworth at Haworth.com.