Overview:
The Production Coordinator reports to the Chief Operations Officer and assumes responsibility for managing the resources, budgets, and timeframes for all fabrication projects from receipt of the purchase order to shipment of the finished product. The ideal candidate has a background in metal fabrication, manufacturing or another similar field. To be successful you must possess excellent leadership, communication, attention to detail, problem solving, computer, and analytical skills. Much of the administrative portion of this job to include inventory management, material purchasing, scheduling, etc. to be managed in modern and easy-to-use ERP software system.
About Us:
Amazon Steel Construction Inc. is a family run, custom metal fabrication and welding shop located in Milford, DE. We serve a loyal group of customers from the agriculture, construction, marine, and perimeter security industries. The diversity of jobs that run through our shop provides a great work environment where every day presents new opportunities to learn and grow. We have grown substantially over the last few years and need a great Production Coordinator to help us take advantage of additional growth opportunities. Come be a part of a great team and help us to achieve our true potential.
Education/Experience:
- Associates degree preferred, but not required
- Experience working in a metal fabrication/manufacturing environment is preferred
- Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role is preferred.
- Project management experience is preferred
Skills/Qualifications:
- Demonstrate proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates
- Must have some working knowledge and experience with equipment common to the welding and fabrication trade (e.g. MIG/Pulse Welders, Waterjet, Plasma, Press Brake, Plate Roll, Shear, Iron Worker, etc.) If there are machines you aren't familiar with, training can be provided
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Ability to effectively work with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels
- Ability to understand and enforce all safety measures and requirements
- Must be versatile, flexible, and possess the ability to effectively operate in a continuously changing environment
- Strong computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with project management software and/or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Job Duties:
- Responsible for the management of all fabrication projects from receipt of the order to shipment of the finished product
- Create short and long term production schedules, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
- Delegate tasks on the projects to employees best positioned to complete them
- Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
- Perform quality control on all projects throughout the production process to maintain the standards expected
- Anticipate and solve operational challenges
- Ensure shop workload schedule is followed & provide lead time feedback to appropriate department
- Schedule, assign and update employee jobs, including daily & weekly projections
- Lead and supervise team members on day-to-day production goals, activities, deadlines, quality, output and performance
- Evaluate training and development needs for individual team members
- Cultivate an environment that promotes individual accountability at all levels plus celebrate individual and team success
- Identifies and communicates with COO regarding opportunities for continuous improvement
- Manage inventory and storage of raw materials and finished components
- Identify shop equipment maintenance requirements
- Ensure that all required maintenance is being completed as scheduled
- Monitor quality standards of products produced, with proven understanding of welding, bending, burning, and assembly processes
- Must understand the operation of press brake equipment, and plasma machines
- Personally demonstrate, enforce, and maintain a commitment to an organized, clean, safe work environment
Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrate ethical behavior
- Value team accomplishments over personal/individual accomplishments
- Continually drive improvement
- Well organized with excellent time management skills
- Enthusiastic and energetic with a positive attitude
- Ability and desire to work in a positive, fast paced, team orientated and high-energy environment
- Communicate effectively with peers, superiors, and subordinates
- Desire additional responsibility and leadership
- Self-directed, self-reliant, and resourceful
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Detail oriented with the ability to effectively multi-task
- Provide a positive influence on employee moral
- Ability to take direction
- Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism
- Demonstrate ownership and accountability for the goals of the organization
Benefits:
- Direct Primary Care Health Coverage - 100% paid by company
- Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% paid by company
- Life Insurance - 100% paid by company
- 401k Plan
- Profit Sharing Bonus Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick time
- Safety Shoe Allowance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milford, DE 19963: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Administrative management: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person