Team Coordinator - Wood Plant

As a Team Coordinator at Irwin, you will lead and manage your assigned department (Wood Plant) to achieve operational objectives for safety, quality, schedule, and cost reduction initiatives, using lean manufacturing concepts and Irwin core competencies. You will coach team members, support problem-solving initiatives, and foster a collaborative, safe, and high-performing work environment.

Responsibilities:

Safety and Well-being

• Ensure employee work environment meets all safety needs.
• Champion and work with teams to achieve employee safety and well-being, aligned with Irwin policies and MIOSHA standards.

Quality and Production

• Lead production team activities to meet product quality standards and properly document processes per Irwin Quality System requirements.
• Ensure team members are properly trained in operational, inspection, and safety procedures.

Production Execution and Support

• Partner with production teams to set and achieve department production schedules.
• Maintain accurate floor stock inventories and communicate material needs proactively. 
• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to minimize costs and prevent delays.

Continuous Improvement and Coaching

• Support new product/process development and launch activities.
• Participate in basic continuous improvement (CI) initiatives and lead training efforts to build team-based PDCA problem-solving capabilities.
• Provide timely behavioral and performance feedback to support employee development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively across departments to support production and material flow needs.
• Communicate daily with production teams and leadership to ensure timely and consistent issue resolution.

Leadership and Engagement

• Serve as a visible role model for leadership competencies.
• Maintain consistent floor presence, fostering an environment where employees are encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred/Required Qualifications:

• Two years combined manufacturing and leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Plex and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Proactive in solution-seeking approach, and accountable for personal and team performance and behavior.
• Active listening skills, ability to identify individual needs and root causes of conflict or frustration.
• Ability to understand and coach team on impacts to the total business value stream.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to share constructive feedback and manage conflict.
• Curiosity and focus on continuous learning for self and for the team.
• Ability to work overtime hours and some weekends.

Why Irwin?

Founded in 1907, Irwin Seating is a fourth-generation, family-owned company with locations in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Altamont, Illinois. We bring people together to learn, create, and share meaningful experiences both within our teams and in the spaces we design. You’ll be part of a people-first team that believes in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing. Here, you can build a career you love while growing alongside a company that feels like family.

FLSA Status: Exempt

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