Production Coordinator, Dayton | Primient
About the RoleThe purpose of a
Production Coordinator Supervisor in a citric acid manufacturing plant is to oversee and optimize the production process to ensure efficient and safe operations while meeting quality and output targets. This role involves coordinating between various departments, including production, quality control, maintenance, and logistics, to streamline workflows and resolve any issues that arise during the manufacturing process. The supervisor is responsible for monitoring production schedules, managing staff, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and implementing best practices to enhance productivity and minimize waste. Ultimately, the goal is to achieve a high level of operational efficiency while maintaining product quality and adhering to regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities: Production Coordinator, Supervisor
Basic Job Skills
Safety
- Identify and resolve unsafe conditions
- Perform weekly/daily process audits
- Ensure area is being operated safely by technicians
- Ensure interlocks are active and add more where needed
- Ensure proper housekeeping and cGMP requirements are met in the area
- Supply work lists (Gameplans) to the shift teams for areas of improvement and follow-up
- Take the lead on management of change, process safety management and risk assessment in respective areas
Environment
- Know the impact of area on wastewater treatment and work to minimize load. Actively solicit ideas to improve environmental performance and work with engineers and management to implement these.
Process Troubleshooting/Optimization
- Lead troubleshooting of significant process upsets and problems
- Work with engineers, plant Area Resources and area technicians to resolve operational challenges
- Make improvements to enable a more efficient operation
- Initiate program changes, alarm and interlock revisions through narrative writing
- Participate in Root Cause & corrective Analysis (RCCA) as needed in the plant. This includes assisting in the implementation of changes/completion of the action items associated with the RCCA.
Quality and Yield
- Track the quality and yield performance daily to ensure optimum operating condition. Ensure corrective actions are taken by the shift team.
Production Management
- Lead / supervise / develop the area operators
- Manage rates through the area
- Know the production targets and position the area to achieve them in the most efficient way. This may require working with upstream and downstream areas to determine best operating strategies.
- Target completion of daily game plans to ensure jobs are executed on the assigned shift
Training
- Support in providing technicians with technical training of the existing or new processes.
- Review training documents and safe work procedures to ensure documents are updated with the changes in the plant as requested.
- Be involved in the technician progression evaluation and qualification system.
- Be a resource for technicians Area Resources and engineers in both process specific information and good use of operations fundamentals.
Reliability
- Assist in performing periodic equipment criticality analysis and work with the team to follow through on action items initiated
- Help foster an "operator ownership" mentality in relation to equipment performance, upkeep, and monitoring in order to strengthen the plant's reliability performance
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform the following tasks safely:
- Lifting of up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance.
- Use of hand tools above shoulders
- Use of walk-behind pallet jacks
- Use of forklift, scissor lift and other PIE
- Work in elevated positions with hand tools and fall restraint equipment.
- Ability to wear personnel protective equipment (PPE)
- Climbing up and down ladders
- Working at heights 20' and more
- Working in hot areas and climates for extended times
- Working in cold climates for extended times
- Handling chemicals properly
About You- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or 10+ years of applicable experience and GED/HS diploma
- Ideally. extensive experience in operations supervision within the food, food additive, or chemical manufacturing industry, focusing on personnel development and process optimization.
- In-depth knowledge of food or chemical manufacturing processes, food safety regulations, and industry standards.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with quality control and food safety certifications (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC) and project management methodologies is a plus.
- Ability to work with computers (Windows, Office).
- Good organization skills.
- Must be willing to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary
ScheduleThis role could be on 3rd shift (C) or Rotational Shift (D)
C-Shift - C-Shift operates 10 pm-6 am on a rotational basis with 7 days on & 2 days off, 7 days on & 1 day off, 7 days on & 4 days off (Repeating every 28 days)
D-Shift - D-Shift works a rotating schedule 2 days 6 am-2 pm, 1 day 2 pm-10 pm, 4 days 10 pm-6 am, 2 days off, 1 day 6 am-2 pm, 4 days 2 pm-10 pm, 1 day 10 pm-6 am, 2 days off, 4 days 6 am-2 pm, 2 days 2 pm-10 pm, 4 days off (Repeating every 28 days)
Total RewardsThe annual pay range estimated for this position is $80,644.00 - $100,805.00 and is bonus eligible.
Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- Competitive Pay
- Multiple Healthcare plan choices
- Dental and vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
- Paid holidays & vacation
- Floating days off
- Parental leave for new parents
- Employee resource groups
- Learning & development programs
- Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
