Production Coordinator

Woodstream is the largest independent pest & animal control platform in North America, offering innovative brands with industry-leading efficacy and safety.

Step into a leadership role where communication and coordination drive success — now hiring a 1st Shift Production Coordinator in Lititz, PA.

At Woodstream, our values drive everything we do:

• Consumer is the Boss – We are committed to listening to and understanding our customers’ needs!
• Invent the Future – Challenge the status quo: Think boldly and creatively!
• Execution is Everything – We are committed to deliver with excellence, speed, and accuracy.
• Collaborate Confidently – We trust, respect, and empower each other to win together.
• Play to Win – We’re bold, ambitious, and relentless in our pursuit of success.

Benefits of Working for Woodstream:

• Competitive benefits package including:
  • 401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
  • Access to Company Paid Penn Medicine Health Clinics
  • Company General Bonus Program
  • Company Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
  • Company Paid ID Theft
  • Legal Assistance Plan Options
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Pet Insurance
• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
• Opportunity to advance within the company.

SCOPE & BASIC FUNCTION:   

The Production Coordinator assists and supports the Manufacturing Supervisor(s) on the safety, quality, and performance/productivity of all production employees. This position serves as a liaison between production employees and the Manufacturing Supervisors and will be responsible for production schedule adherence to completion in a timely manner and within all quality procedures and for participation in performance management processes.  This position must possess the ability to accomplish the essential functions and responsibilities without providing hands-on assistance with equipment and manufacturing processes.  The production coordinator also serves as a backup in the absence of Supervisors. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist production supervisors by working with machine operators and maintenance employees to identify and prioritize safety, throughput, quality, and maintenance needs that impact overall equipment effectiveness and plant performance.
• Coordinate and monitor break coverage, run through break activities, recommend re/cross-training to supervisors, and maintain quality standards.
• Assist the Production Supervisors to plan, and review the production activities of the facility, and to optimize performance through the resources available, including coordination of changeovers, material changes, and redeploying labor when machines are down.
• Communicates machines in need of repairs to the Maintenance department and Manufacturing Supervisors and submits appropriate work orders as necessary.
• Utilize line logbooks, and recommend updates to SOPs, CILs, and documentation with Document Specialist and(or) Technician Trainer as needed.
• Maintains accurate production counts, and reportable downtime and makes recommendations to Manufacturing Supervisors for process improvements.
• The production lead supports Manufacturing Supervisors with tracking KPIs including but not limited to Safety, Quality, Throughput, Attendance, Teamwork, On-time delivery, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, and Costs. 
• Communicates safety meetings to employees and assists with resolution of safety issues.
• Ensure production schedule adherence and conduct documented line checks to ensure products on the floor are in line with the production schedule and Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Maintain documentation and assist in developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and other documentation as requested.

General Responsibilities

1. Understand and follow all Woodstream and customer policies, safety rules, SOPs, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and other regulatory requirements (as applicable), including the Union Agreement.              
2. Maintain positive and professional working relationships with subordinates, superiors, and peers from all departments and across the organization including customers.  
3. Assist in all other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor and/or management.
4. Keep all work areas neat, clean, and orderly in compliance with cGMP standards. 
5. Understand the overall workflow for each area of responsibility.
6. Encourage, support, and champion production requirements and cGMP.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER SKILLS:

• High School degree required.  Associate degree or higher, or equivalent experience may be considered.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Math skills, including algebra, unit conversion, rounding, percentages, and statistics.
• Computer skills, including basic typing and data entry, navigation, and use of email/Outlook, and Excel spreadsheets. Preferred experience with AS400, SAP, and(or) willingness to learn.

Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Note: If hired, Employment Eligibility Verification will be carried out upon selection. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

We retain employment applications for a minimum of 2 years from date of receipt for non-hire applicants or from date of termination for employees/contractors and possibly longer if legally required.