People Coordinator jobs in Gastonia, NC

People and Performance Coach/Conversion

3rd Shift Position

Shift Hours - 12 AM - 8 AM, Monday - Friday

The People and Performance Coach is responsible for leading a culture where safety, quality and productivity is top priority. This position is responsible for optimal performance and output in the Conversion Department by effectively leading and motivating team members to meet the needs of all customers and ensuring that all team members are well trained on processes, changes, equipment upgrades and performance metrics while providing support and ideas to achieve KPI goals.     

Specific Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Oversee the health, safety and well-being of all team members, products, and equipment
• Responsible for day-to-day ownership and accountability of all expectations, 6S compliance, and all other internal directives to maintain a positive safe work culture
• Engages with team members daily to build trust; leads by example and serves as a role model
• Ensures that all team members are trained and follows the appropriate SOPs
• Ensures the quality of product produced while working directly with quality, other people and performance coaches, team members, customer service and sales. Investigates and reports on issues relative to corrective action
• Understands and provides clear production goals (KPI’s) to all members
• Oversees hiring, training, safety, corrective action, housekeeping, to ensure a positive work culture and high performing teams
• Identifies opportunities and gaps by troubleshooting and problem solving 
• Extracts ideas (Kaizen) and makes improvements
• Controls cost by the efficient utilization and optimization of people, processes, and equipment
• Demonstrates proficiency in PMA and Dynamics AX software
• Takes ownership for the review and approval of all manufactured material thru proofs and samples
• Builds teamwork and morale with strong employee relations
• Directs maintenance staff for proper machine PM
• Ensures the department complies with all state and federal OSHA and EPA requirements and conducts mandated training programs
• Monitors quality and make decisions that meet customer expectations
• Coordinates all unexpected situations that may arise
• Works with outside vendors as needed
• Performs all other duties as assigned by production manager
• Supports any efforts to maintain high-quality standards as defined by BRC and other plant-wide initiatives to help the parent-company, local company and the department

Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to motivate, lead and mentor team members with self-confidence to drive organizational change
• Decision Making: Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance in a fast-paced environment
• Direction Setting: Possesses project management and organizational skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills, to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
• Customer Focus: Possesses excellent interpersonal skills which are needed to establish and maintain an influential relationship with other key decision makers in the Company.
• Execution: Ability to focus on goals, metrics, and results.  Takes ownership and accountability for self and department. Uses resources efficiently, effectively, and timely
• Innovation:  Must demonstrate an open and growth mindset, embracing change, stepping out of comfort zone, and applies creativity in generating ideas and solutions
• Analytical:  Approach troubleshooting with mechanical aptitude and ability to evaluate processes analytically
• Dependability: Regular reliable attendance and demonstrates strong work ethic

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma with some college course work is desirable
• 3-5 years’ experience in leadership, preferably manufacturing environment
• Proficient in relevant computer applications such as MS Work and Excel

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Able to move and lift to 50 lbs.
• Able to reach and bend