Job DescriptionProduction Coordinator - Decatur, ILThe Production Coordinator has influence on the safe, efficient and sustainable operation within the Isolate department of the Decatur East Plant. The focus of this position is to improve the performance of their process while using the tools provided by the ADM Performance Excellence process.
Job Responsibilities:- Assist plant personnel (operators, technicians, supervisors) with the strategies to collect, analyze and interpret relevant data to develop a loss landscape for the purpose of prioritizing resources and focus.
- Partner with department leadership to determine short, medium and long term plans to mitigate and eliminate the causes of losses in all aspects of their process.
- Continuously apply Performance Excellence tools in efforts to contribute to the continuous improvement and readiness of the East plant.
- Assist with the development and execution of plans to bring colleague skills to a level of proficiency that translates into improved process operation and results
- Support efforts to implement technology and practices to reduce contamination, increase efficiency and yield and increase utilization of idle equipment
- Provide training, mentoring, and transfer knowledge to colleagues at all levels of the organization
- Take over hourly colleague scheduling
- Provide feedback to colleagues regarding effective operations and performance
- Understand their role in food safety and quality systems, is actively engaged in plant and food safety efforts, and ensures conformance to good manufacturing practices
- Support the department as one of three backup operations champions
- Audit the process daily for accountability with PE activities and have discussions with operators and supervisors
- Fill in as needed for department coverage on nights/weekends/holidays
- Rotate departments as needed to build well-rounded knowledge of the facility
Job Experience/Skills:- Three or more years of demonstrable supervisory experience in an industrial production facility. Food Manufacturing experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading production teams
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work across functions
- Creative/analytical problem solving skills and innovative ways to resolve complex problems
- Strong Microsoft office skills such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Working Conditions:- Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as hot and cold temperatures and a dusty environment & various chemicals safely
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to ascend and descend stairs
- Ability to move/transport 55 pounds
- Sit and stand for long periods
- Work in confined spaces
- Work at heights
- Bending and Kneeling
- Be respirator qualified
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