Production Coordinator

Position: Production Coordinator

Location: Hickory, NC

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Pay Rate: $26.00/hour

Summary Description

The Production Coordinator supports plant operations by driving training initiatives, maintaining safety and documentation standards, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. This role plays a key part in ensuring employees are properly trained, compliance requirements are met, and plant systems run efficiently.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support and facilitate plant training programs, including new hire orientation
• Assist in developing and maintaining training plans and skills matrices for support teams (Maintenance, Process, Tooling, Materials)
• Track and manage required plant training (PIT, Champion Training, TOPPAN University, CPR/First Aid/AED, etc.)
• Lead or support Continuous Sustainable Development (CSD) Pillar team initiatives
• Create, maintain, and update WKIs, JSAs, HECPs, and other safety/training documentation
• Serve as backup for the Safety Coordinator when needed
• Utilize Intelex to enter, track, and analyze safety and training data
• Maintain OSHA logs, including recording workplace injuries (300 log)
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions
• Document and maintain standard operating procedures
• Assist with contractor onboarding, plant tours, and safety orientation
• Maintain CPR/First Aid/AED certification records
• Participate in audits (5S, DTM, HACCP, SMETA, FSC2000, etc.)
• Maintain working knowledge across multiple plant functions
• Support additional duties as needed
  
  

We’d Love to Hear From You If

• You bring a strong sense of ownership and urgency in your work
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You can work independently while managing multiple priorities
• You are reliable, detail-oriented, and quality-focused
• You can quickly learn manufacturing processes and quality requirements
• You thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• You can read and follow manufacturing instructions
• You maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail
• You are able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• You are able to obtain OSHA 30 certification
  
  

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.