Department Coordinator

Peoria Production ShopJob DescriptionCompany Mission: To be the premier employer for individuals with disabilities.Title: Department CoordinatorBrief Description: Works with a team that organizes and directs operations in a manufacturing environment. Reports to department supervisor and completes tasks as assigned.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesWith direction from the department supervisor, schedules and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors. Provides leadership to a diverse workforce.Determines labor needs according to schedules.Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development. Answers questions and resolves any problems that arise with workers or production. As assigned, keeps in contact with customers and provides quality customer service. Committed to practicing 5S.With direct supervisor's direction, develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality. Keeps Production Whiteboard up to date.Works with department supervisor to revise production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure and operating problems.Ensures compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery. Notifies supervisor of material needsCommitment to ISO and Lean Manufacturing standards. Operates RF Gun to move partsOther duties as assigned.Education/Experience3+ years' experience as a Lead in a production or warehouse facility. Associate's degree in business or a related field or proof of continuing education preferred.History of training department staff.Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information to employees.Reasoning AbilityAbility to define and solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions either in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.Additional Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesKnowledge Microsoft Office.Working knowledge Excel.Ability to multitask.Knowledge of production equipment and tools such as a forklift, electric hand or pallet jacks, automated baggers, electric tape machines, sewing machines, label printers, and cutting tools. Knowledge of packaging work orders and sales orders. Knowledge of human behavior and motivational factors affecting employee performance and self-esteem. Skill to work in a team-oriented environment. Ability to use basic office equipment including printer, fax machine, and copy machine. Ability to adapt to ever changing priorities and/or situations. Ability to pay attention to detail. Ability to handle pressure of deadlines and stay patient while tasks are being performed. Strength/Physical DemandsMust be able to be on feet for 8 hours each day either standing or walking.Regularly required to bend, stoop, or reach with hands and arms. Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds with the occasional lifting of up to 25pounds, with infrequent lifting or carrying of small tools or objects. Work ConditionsMust be willing to work hours necessary to complete tasks. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Clean modern workplace and climate-controlled shop floor.Job Type: Full-timeBenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePTO403B - retirement planLong Term DisabilityHospital IndemnityLegalAccident InsuranceCritical IllnessEmployer paid Life InsuranceEmployer paid Short Term DisabilityBonus Opportunities