What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Operations Coordinator position at Polymaker LLC?
Job Posting: Manufacturing Operations Coordinator
Department: Production
Location: Polymelt
Reports to: Plant Manager
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Manufacturing Operations Coordinator to serve as the critical link between our Plant Manager and the frontline leadership in our Extrusion and Packaging departments. This role is designed to streamline communication, ensure seamless workflow execution, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. You will be the operational nerve center, transforming information into actionable insights and supporting both strategic goals and daily production excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary point of contact and support for Extrusion and Packaging Supervisors, ensuring clear communication of priorities and objectives from the Plant Manager.
- Assist in daily production scheduling, material readiness checks, and shift handover processes.
- Monitor and coordinate general production activities to minimize downtime and bottlenecks.
- Track, analyze, and report key metrics: Production Yield (for both extrusion and packaging lines), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), daily output, labor efficiency, and scrap/waste rates.
- Maintain accurate records of employee attendance, productivity, and performance for review with supervisors and the Plant Manager.
- Prepare daily/weekly production performance dashboards and reports.
- Serve as the first-line super-user and support the ERP system within the production departments (e.g., data entry verification, work order closure, inventory transaction support).
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or related field. Equivalent practical experience will be strongly considered.
- 1 years of experience in any operational, administrative, or manufacturing setting (internships or relevant project work included). Experience in plastics, packaging, or process industries is a plus, but not required.
- Foundational computer skills and a keen interest in learning business systems. Previous exposure to any ERP/MRP, inventory, or planning software is advantageous.
- Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and a proactive sense of responsibility in completing tasks.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for organizing data. Training will be provided.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
- A problem-solving attitude and interest in contributing to process improvement.