Production Planning Coordinator (m/w/d)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Monitor the smooth and timely flow of production ensuring a quality product is delivered to the customer.
Maintain a high level of plant, machine, and personnel safety under GMP and SOP guidelines
Manage, train, and develop a productive, efficient, and competent Molding Production Team to achieve scheduled requirements in a safe, team-based environment
Establish and ensure the achievement of performance targets
Report and communicate results, incidents, and issues in a concise and timely manner
Lead operations in Continuous Improvement initiatives, such as 5S and Lean Manufacturing
Follow and comply with Cube Management System (CMS)

Duties:
~ Coordinate and assist set-up team at mold changeovers and machine start-up

Sign off and release machine/mould to continue production
Complete shift reports, including pre-start checks, downtime reports, scrap, efficiency of cycle times, etc.
Deliver production as required by the daily moulding schedule

Ensure all shift moulding employees are trained and performing in a safe and efficient manner by promoting proactive identification and elimination of hazards
Ensure workstations and other areas are properly staffed
Ensure that all shift team members are treated in an equal and fair manner
Maintain and keep track of employee attendance, reports, etc.
Complete performance reviews and provide feedback to staff.
Ensure appropriate procedures and standard work is documented and personnel are trained.
Ensure cross-training and back-up support is adequate
Achieve objectives for labor, quality, delivery and cost for the shift and complete reports on a timely basis
Provide direction to all shift employees to decrease and eliminate waste
Develop team strengths and work to resolve weaknesses
Provide motivation for employees, increasing morale and team culture
Work with Quality department and /or quality designated person to identify and eliminate quality problems
Communicate with previous or oncoming Shift Supervisors on any open issues and coordinate and ensure smooth shift transition
Control reporting / enter reports into ERP System
Always demonstrate professional and ethical conduct
Troubleshoot production variances using systematic problem-solving techniques
Identify and strive to improve equipment performance issues
Resolve any conflicts in the workplace and instill a team-based environment
All other duties as required
Oversee Shift Maintenance Technician duties including:

Pre-assigned Preventative Maintenance tasks
Coordinate troubleshooting and emergency maintenance tasks as required
Control and ensure that daily maintenance reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner
Manage Continuous Improvement programs

Execute Continuous Improvement programs to deliver the Department’s objectives as directed
Participate in identifying and implementing process improvements as required.

Soft Skills

Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, group presentations and meetings.
Written Communication - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Requirements
Knowledge/Qualifications

Minimum 2-3 years in a leadership role
Hands on understanding of molds, set-up procedures and troubleshooting of plastic injection molding machines an asset.
Ability to effectively coach, manage and support employees
Experience in a lean manufacturing environment, including manufacturing tools, applications, and metrics, is an asset.
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing to all levels of employees
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Valid counterbalance forklift and crane certificates preferred
Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics 365 an asset
Must be able to speak, read and write English
Must have reliable transportation
Must have full range of motion
Must be able to sit, stand/walk for long periods of time
Must be able to bend, twist and lift up to 30lbs
Able to work 12 hour rotating continental shifts