Job Title: Production Coordinator

Department: Production

Reporting to: Plant Manager and Strategic Business Analyst

Position: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Dothan, AL

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 DOE

Travel: None

Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager and working with the Strategic Business Analyst, the Production Coordinator schedules efficient production flow for SmartLam’s products. The Production Coordinator works to maintain accurate inventory of both incoming/outgoing material as well as schedules production based on raw material availability, production capabilities, and shipping dates. Also collaborates with various departments to optimize quality, production and efficiency to ensure product and projects are delivered on time.

Accountabilities: Strategic

· Creates and promotes a safe environment for the production and erection of structurally sound wood buildings by promoting a Culture to Care where health and safety come first

· Contributes to maintaining SmartLam’s market leadership position by ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing of quality products

· Supports SmartLam’s goal to consistently fill manufacturing capacity

· Consistently strives to meet or exceed prescribed targets (i.e. safety, operational efficiency, schedule)

· Commits to ongoing knowledge and skills development

· Shares skills and abilities with other associates to maximize productivity and promote teamwork

Accountabilities: Operational

· Ensures all work is performed in a safe manner and has a complete understanding of safety protocols including emergency stop buttons, power switches and proper lockout procedures

o Knows the OSHA requirements for the designated work area and makes sure requirements are met

o Ensures awareness of all known hazards

o Ensures appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used properly, is inspected regularly and is maintained

· Creates all schedules and required paperwork for the smooth, efficient operation of the plant (i.e. packaging, maps, production lists, labels etc.)

· Responsible for production scheduling, maintaining daily/monthly/yearly inventory for product creation.

· Aligning Inventory with production Needs to ensure optimal performance and to reduce waste

· Provide as a Shipping/Receiving liaison with production, project management and procurement

· Develop plans to efficiently deploy associates and equipment to produce maximum revenue

· Monitors glue and wood usage and recommends order points, ensuring that raw materials are in-house before projects are released to production

· Responsible for documenting and reporting production results (i.e. KPI’s, dashboard, lumber and supplies Inventory etc.) and reporting operational costs to various parties within the company

· Communicates effectively with Production Manager regarding operational issues and proactively recommends improvements while respecting the management team chain of command structure

· Evaluates current operational strategies and recommends improvements

· Provides concise information for daily stand-up deliverables

Competencies – What are our core Requirements

· Identify and manage opportunities and risks, using effective problem-solving communication skills to achieve the best possible results

· Consistently deliver quality and service to SmartLam’s customers to deliver an exceptional customer experience

· Strong written and oral communication skills to build relationships, convey information accurately both in written form and verbally

Education, and Experience and Physical Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering preferred or minimum of 3-year experience within Product Material Management. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.

· Ability to present findings from their analysis clearly in written and verbal form, translating complex ideas and information into easily understandable documents

· Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large amounts of data to determine patterns and trends etc.

· Knowledge and competency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite of products. Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot experience preferred.

· Experience with Production and Inventory ERP systems and Wearhouse Management Systems (WMS), Epicor, NetSuite, SAP a plus.

· Critical thinking skills to determine conclusions from the analysis and to provide recommendations

· Attention to detail to ensure data is analyzed correctly

Physical Demands (To be successful as a Production Coordinator, the individual must be able to meet the physical demands of this position)
Lifting up to 50lbs Repetitive Lifting 30lbs Carrying up to 50lbs Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs

Pinching/Gripping Reaching overhead Reaching away from body Standing up to 8-hours

Walking up to 8-hours

To be successful in this position, the duties and responsibilities must be performed on-site, remote work is not available.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Dothan, AL 36301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person