Production Coordinator

This job posting is currently for internal applicants only.

About the Job:

The Production Coordinator coordinates and executes production operations of New Moms’ social enterprise, Bright Endeavors. This position works closely with the Operations Coordinator to maintain manufacturing operations, and with Training and Production Specialists to ensure daily and weekly production and quality goals are met. The Production Coordinator will champion all New Moms values including our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, in both strategic planning and performance. This position is located at Bright Endeavors in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. Starting Salary: $42,000

Key Job Responsibilities:

• With support from assigned Production Assistants, supervise and execute all pouring, finishing, and quality control operations

• Monitor and achieve daily and weekly production goals using our Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system and integrated platforms

• Ensure all quality standards are met and escalate issues to Operations Coordinator as necessary

• Accurately track scrap and damage resulting from production operations

• Provide guidance and feedback to Production Assistants as necessary

• Provide outstanding support to peers and colleagues

• Upholds the New Moms’ Executive Skills Coaching approach, which is grounded in racial equity

• Regularly participate in agency and program staff meetings, as well as professional group seminars or conferences to enhance professional knowledge and job skills

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Familiarity both with online/cloud-based email systems, Microsoft Office, and other shipping and accounting software preferred
• 1-3 years of experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse setting, or comparable educational certifications/credentials
• Experience using MRP and/or inventory management systems preferred
• Experience in Social Enterprise and/or Workforce Development preferred
• Attention to detail and results-oriented approach to work
• Strong decision-making skills and excitement about working in a fast-paced, physically active environment required
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team approach model, taking individual responsibility and autonomy while also working well in roles leading and serving as part of a diverse team
• Strong conflict management and coaching skills, ideally with experience working with youth
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and ability to represent agency to customers and external partners

COVID-19 Notice:

• New Moms employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption through the Director of HR.
• This is an on-site position, 5 days per week, at our Bright Endeavors location in East Garfield Park.

New Moms’ Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; matching on retirement savings up to 3%; 15 paid holidays; and generous paid time off. We also offer several unique benefits to New Moms: discounts on Bright Endeavors products, free optional spiritual direction services, and half days on Fridays in the summer. Our Flexible Work Options policy allows for staff to work some hours remotely once training is complete. For licensed employees, you will receive over 20 free CEU's during onboarding and an additional 1.5 free CEU's/month throughout employment. We promote professional development and provide time for you to attend other external trainings opportunities as well.