Manufacturing Coordinator (Open to fresh graduates with internship experience) - Compton, CA

Website: www.ipcpack.comJob Title: Manufacturing Coordinator - Open to Fresh Graduates with Internship experience (Production, Safety, Quality, Compliance & Facility Oversight)Job Description:The Manufacturing Coordinator is a hands-on role responsible for production, enforcing safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while auditing production execution and reporting processes. This position requires majority of time present on the shop floor and acts as an enforcement authority to ensure all issues are identified, tracked, escalated, and fully resolved. The Manufacturing Coordinator will report directly to the Plant Manager and maintain full ownership of compliance systems, the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), and overall operational discipline across the plant.Safety, Quality, Production & Compliance Responsibilities Include: Monitoring production quality and ensuring compliance with BOMs and work instructionsEnforcing all safety policies, PPE requirements, and company proceduresTracking scrap, rework, and recurring quality issuesIdentifying unsafe behaviors and correcting them immediatelyReceiving, tracking, and managing customer complaintsSupporting production audits and reporting accuracyEnsuring compliance with facility permits and regulatory requirementsMaintaining SDS/MSDS documentation and hazardous material complianceEssential Duties & ResponsibilitiesSafety Leadership & Enforcement: • Enforce all safety policies, PPE requirements, and company procedures • Identify unsafe behaviors and take immediate corrective action • Develop and conduct safety training programs • Conduct new hire safety orientation and safety meetings • Maintain OSHA compliance and enforce safety regulations • Own and maintain the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), including updates, audits, and enforcementQuality Control, Customer Complaints & Corrective Actions: • Monitor production quality and ensure compliance with BOMs and work instructions • Identify defects and enforce containment of non-conforming products • Track scrap, rework, and recurring quality issues • Receive, track, and manage customer complaints • Coordinate investigation of quality issues related to complaints • Ensure immediate containment actions are implemented • Support and follow up on root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D or equivalent) • Maintain documentation and communication related to quality issues and complaints • Perform and verify receiving material inspectionsProduction Audit & Reporting Oversight: • Audit production processes and reporting accuracy • Verify production personnel complete reports properly • Track output, downtime, scrap, and gaps • Maintain daily production reports • Report issues to management dailyRegulatory Compliance & Permits: • Ensure full compliance with all facility permits and regulatory requirements • Oversee compliance for backflow testing, CUPA/hazardous waste, pallet yard permits, motor carrier permits, water discharge (SMART), used oil and hazardous waste disposal, and fire sprinkler inspections • Track, renew, and maintain all permits and certifications • Coordinate with regulatory agencies and vendors • Maintain complete, audit-ready documentation • Ensure zero missed deadlines or compliance gaps Facility, Materials & Risk Management: • Maintain SDS/MSDS documentation • Review and approve new materials • Support customer questionnaires • Ensure hazardous material compliance • Monitor facility risks and corrective actions • Ensure fire systems and safety equipment complianceInventory & Supplies: • Order and maintain necessary office supplies and PPE • Ensure availability and proper condition of required PPEGeneral Responsibilities: • Report directly to the Plant Manager • Maintain a minimum of 70% presence on the shop floor • Act as enforcement authority for safety, quality, and compliance standards • Perform any additional duties assigned by managementRequirements: • Open to Fresh Graduates with Internship experience • Strong enforcement mindset and ability to hold personnel accountable • Highly detail-oriented and organized • Experience with manufacturing environment and compliance systems • Working knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations • Advanced Excel skills required • Bilingual (English/Spanish) REQUIRED • Ability to maintain minimum 70% presence on the shop floorLanguage Skills: • English required Mathematical Skills: • Ability to work with production and operational data, including output, scrap, downtime, and reporting metrics • Ability to interpret and analyze reports accuratelyReasoning Ability: • Ability to identify operational and compliance issues, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions • Ability to enforce policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements effectivelyJob Type: • Full-timeSalary: • $27 – $29 per hourBenefits: • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance • Stable, long-term role with professional growth opportunities • Direct collaboration with executive leadership • More benefits TBDSchedule: • Day shiftWork Location: • Onsite – Manufacturing facilityEducation: • High school diploma or equivalent required • Additional certifications in safety, manufacturing, or compliance are a plus