Operations Coordinator (B-Shift)

$51,480 - $62,920/Yr

CooperVision - Scottsville, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Scottsville, NY

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for overseeing a motivated team in a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with FDA, GMP, and ISO regulations. This role involves monitoring workflow, training staff, and acting as a process expert to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The coordinator will work closely with supervisors and management to maintain high standards of product quality and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitors workflow and adjusts personnel operations as necessary.
• Oversee machine set-up, adjustments, installations and work in progress inspection.
• Interpret and execute daily quality, volume, and yield requirements of the area responsible for.
• Ensures continued adherence to standards of tolerance and product quality.
• Maintain regular observation of all production operations and processes and act as a resource for employee inquiries.
• Direct or perform basic equipment adjustments to optimize equipment performance.
• Perform other support services related to production as directed.
• Evaluate new or prototype equipment relative to production.
• Provide operational feedback to the shift supervisor and maintenance technicians and recommend solutions to problems.
• Substitute for production employees as needed to assure smooth workflow and optimum production.
• Provide input and assistance to the department supervisor regarding employee performance and disciplinary actions.
• Communicate effectively to all levels of the organization and send detailed daily shift reports on performance.
• Enforce adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and regulatory requirements, including FDA, GMP, and ISO.
• Coach employees on demonstrating behavior that models CooperVision's values.
• Ensure production operations are compliant with facility safety regulations and best practices, and communicate regular safety updates to employees.
• Monitor high-priority work assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Perform equipment cleaning duties as necessary.
• Oversee the department in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Work extended hours as business needs dictate, including mandatory overtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience as a production operator or equivalent role with demonstrated leadership capacity.
• Associate degree required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Mechanical or Industrial Arts training preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills/knowledge/experience or equivalent training required.
• Ability to follow basic procedural and regulatory requirements.
• Exhibits leadership skills and provides direction to others.
• Exhibits good communication skills - verbal, written, and comprehension of the English language.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Basic knowledge of Baan ERP, CooperVision Manufacturing Lathing (CVML) software, Agile, Kronos, and other required systems.
• Ability to operate, enter data, and retrieve data into electronic devices such as computers, scanners, and Equipment Human-Machine Interface control panels.
• Ability to interpret equipment performance and apply corrective actions as needed.
• Proactive in problem solving and equipment performance.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical system problems to support groups.
• Adaptable and able to creatively brainstorm and work successfully with other departments on issues outside of manufacturing control.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage between $24.75 and $30.25, subject to adjustments.
• Potential for additional compensation and benefits.