Hybrid Production Coordinator - 2nd Shift at Red Monkey Foods

Position Profile:

The Production Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Production Supervisors with daily operations on our second shift. Normal hours for this role are 1:30PM to 11PM with some flexibility but regular expected overtime.

Job Duties and Accountabilities:

• Safety.   Actively engages with team to promote and support Red Monkey Foods’ safety program and initiatives. Acts as a responsible advocate for regulatory requirements and Employee Safety.   Understands the importance of compliance and addresses any and all observations of non-compliance.
• Operational Oversight.  The Production Coordinator is considered a Leadership position and is responsible for assisting Production Supervisors with the following:
  • Ensuring proper set up and adherence to standard operating procedures within assigned area
  • Making basic operating decisions and providing work direction to area employees
  • Working with production scheduling to ensure supplies and production plan are well coordinated and downtime is minimized. 
  • Assisting operators as needed, may step in and cover or back up operator roles in area.
  • Coordinating with maintenance, quality, or other functions 
  • Ensuring efficient process flow
  • Coordination of new hire welcoming and training of new team members
  • Facilitating shift start communication or responsibilities coordination within assigned area.
  • Coaching team members on productivity, quality, cost, SQF and work safety
  • Tracking line performance metrics
  • Being an effective resource for process related issues and questions
  • Assist with process improvements, training materials development or gathering and sharing employee ideas 
  • Cross-trained to perform any position in the area as needed (some coordinators will perform area tasks regularly, and for some this will be as needed)  
  • Escalation of employee concerns, performance, maintenance, safety or quality issues
  • Performs Training and Coaching for Operators and Leads  
• Teamwork and Collaboration.    Actively engages in leadership meetings and provides timely feedback to team.   Understands organizational hierarchy. Understands available resources and utilizes those resources when appropriate.
• Leadership.  Acts with integrity.  Treats others with dignity and respect.  Models behavior that is consistent with Red monkey Foods’ Values.  Delivers on commitments and deadlines and holds others accountable for the same.   Provides functional leadership to all departments. Takes initiative to make things better and is positive and supportive of process improvement efforts.
• Communication.   Effectively communicates with team members, departments and visitors using sound oral and written communication skills while promoting relationship building. Has strong one-on-one communication skills and demonstrates ability to meet the information needs of the team through regular and effective communication and follow-up.

Incumbent Profile:

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or vocational training is preferred.
• Proven experience (3-5 years) in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role, with a strong record of performance in the areas of attendance, safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required

• Able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent training skills and ability to provide direction effectively to others.
• Very strong administrative and planning skills.   
• Knowledgeable of administrative processes, systems, and procedures for area of responsibility.
• Positive, respectful, high energy, team focused, and motivating style with the team and across functions.
• Remains calm and applies good judgment and decision making and handles emotions of self and others well even under pressure.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot a variety of issues (assess a situation, identify the cause, and determine potential solutions).
• Available and flexible to work overtime as needed to support the team and the business needs.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs as needed and stand for long periods of time.

Core Values 

At Red Monkey Foods, we believe that our success is built upon the strong foundation of our core values. These values guide every decision we make and every action we take. We are committed to creating an environment where these values are not just words on a page but are lived out daily by every member of our team.

As an employee of Red Monkey Foods, you will play a crucial role in upholding and exemplifying these values in all aspects of your work. From how you interact with colleagues and clients to the quality and creativity you bring to your work, your commitment to our values will drive our collective success.

Red Monkey Foods Values: 

• Do the Right Thing
• Treat Everyone with Dignity and Respect
• Be Curious
• Be Passionate
• Sweat the Execution

Together, through exemplifying these values in our day-to-day decision-making processes, we can and will build a company that stomps the competition and is rewarding for those who make it happen! 

Red Monkey Foods is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Red Monkey Foods recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.