Production Coordinator

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the scope of this position involves ensuring that all production needs at the manufacturing facility are met without any disruption to the plant operations. You will be responsible for ordering materials, overlooking inventory, analyze data and trends and work with cross-functional teams to ensure the operations run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

· Work closely with the production manager to oversee daily business operations

· Responsible for enforcing company policies and procedures within the office

· Provides administrative and coordination support - Office management, Dry warehouse management

· Lead/participate in plant projects and engage in continuous improvement strategies and cost reduction initiatives. Collect and analyze data for improvement.

· Monitor production schedule and production performance. Maintain shift reports, tracking for production volume, line performance and yield.

· Update daily and weekly reports/dashboard: weekly OEE report and daily kg/hr. Update OEE board daily. Maintain team minutes and action plan items and post on OEE board as required.

· Back up for production supervisor - Schedule manpower and employee management.

· Conduct training with employees as required.

· Assist in updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and forms

· Maintain inventory and supplies and order, organize, and restock office supplies

· Reconcile/Monitor inventory and raw material identifying variances and resolve discrepancies.

· Monitor plant chemical inventory and usage and chemical purchasing

· Maintain non-inventoried items levels – review and restocking on a weekly basis, sourcing for best market pricing

· Assist with product movement, tracking and rotation. Regulate FIFO.

· Manage incoming and outgoing letters and packages.

· Maintain record keeping for audits as required

· Administer Vorne data system and maintain barcode binder on fillers.

· Plant IT Support – Assigning and assisting the access to new employees, follow up on IT tickets and troubleshooting printer systems as required.

Qualifications:

· Minimum 3 years of related experience, preferably within a CPG/food manufacturing environment

· Area(s) of specialization – Working knowledge of production manufacturing and packaging equipment and understanding of packaging processes. Must have the knowledge, experience, skills and behavior to perform the tasks required by their roles in order to satisfy the document needs and ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of our products.

· Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

· Work well within a team environment and individually

· Effectively multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks

· High level of professionalism and ability to build partnerships/strong rapports

· Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Working Environment:

Work is primarily sedentary in nature, with occasional business travel required and multiple deadlines and interruptions.

Physical Demands:

No special demands are required.

Gay Lea Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care