Material Coordinator-Production Scheduler

Amcor•Youngsville, NC

About The Position

Coordinates production activities in a safe, profitable and efficient manner through proper utilization of assigned manpower, materials, equipment, and space. Is responsible for coordinating all activities within his/her scope of control and for setting priorities necessary to accomplish predetermined goals, including customer requirements. Supervises shift maintenance personnel in the absence of the Site Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3 years of experience in blow molding preferred

Nice To Haves

Some post-secondary education preferred (technical or vocational education) in Business Mgt, or Mfg

Responsibilities

Directs the manufacturing and material handling activities on a given shift.
Trains and supervises hourly employees in these activities; administers plant rules and procedures; recommends employees and candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer, disciplinary action and/or termination.
Effectively manages the work schedule within the department to prevent idle time, and provide for the optimal use of manpower, machinery and material. This includes the proper use of any established work standards and/or incentive plans.
Responsible for scheduling and controlling overtime.
Maintains standards of quality to meet customer and internal specifications.
Strives for continuous improvement in quality performance through proper training, good communication, effective leadership/supervision, and follow-up with all members of the shift.
Has authority to stop machines/production to communicate machine problems and breakdowns to Site Manager.
Inspects product for quality defects.
Has authority to stop production due to product safety and quality issues, place product on hold, and communicate non-conformances to Site Manager and/or QA Supervisor.
Maintains safe working conditions throughout the plant by coaching, training and taking corrective action on unsafe conditions or acts.
Serves as a member of the Plant Safety Committee.
Implements all approved safety recommendations, and insures compliance with established safety standards, including lockout/tagout, hearing conversation and other programs required by law or management.
Effectively handles employee complaints, suggestions, questions, and conflicts in a respectful and professional manner, and in accordance with the guidelines established in the Employee Handbook and other Company policy/procedure.
Maintains employee morale and discipline through fairness and impartiality.
Responsible for reporting production information at the end of the shift.
Assists in the review of labor and manufacturing costs as they relate to production. Analyzes, pursues and recommends methods for reducing these costs.
Coordinates the implementation of any approved material or method changes. Responsible for communicating these changes to production personnel and follows-up to insure understanding and proper implementation.
Keeps current on technical developments and changes in order to appraise or make recommendations to management and supervisors and to instruct and train employees.
Performs other duties as requested by the Site Manager.
Oversees team of direct reports and is responsible for development, mentoring, and performance management.
Responsible for overall talent management and employee engagement; cultivates an environment of safety, high performance, and ethical and legal compliance; addresses employee relations issues
Leads by example, which includes filling in where needed on the production floor, helps cover vacant shifts, set the example of good teamwork and work ethic, including good attendance.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)