Shop-Floor Operations Coordinator

Diversified Employment Services

  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    By 10:00 PM, you’ve hit the schedule, verified paperwork and data, and closed the day with a clean, safe, 5S-ready area. You update the team board, call a quick huddle to review OEE and priorities, and coordinate with maintenance and engineering to clear a downtime risk.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSterling Heights, MI

    Description

    Imagine the Shift You Run

    It’s 1:55 PM. You’ve checked the plan, walked the line, and confirmed every station is ready. At 2:00 PM, the team kicks off. You coach through the first setups, spot a bottleneck, and jump in to keep product moving. You update the team board, call a quick huddle to review OEE and priorities, and coordinate with maintenance and engineering to clear a downtime risk. By 10:00 PM, you’ve hit the schedule, verified paperwork and data, and closed the day with a clean, safe, 5S-ready area.

    Your Schedule

    2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday–Friday. Overtime as needed.

    What You’ll Own

    • Results across safety, production output, productivity, quality, and Lean/5S for your area.
    • Complete training for your team on safety, standard work, equipment operation, troubleshooting, setup, productivity, quality, and production tracking (paperwork and digital).
    • On-the-spot expertise—step in to operate or problem-solve to keep the operation smooth.
    • Daily visual management—keep the team board current and leverage production tracking tools on the shop floor.
    • Schedule fidelity—ensure each work center follows the plan to meet daily and shift targets.
    • Team huddles—share goals, OEE, past-due work, plant updates, and improvement ideas.
    • Paperwork precision—collect, verify, and submit accurate documentation and data to your supervisor.
    • Safety and compliance—ensure people and equipment meet all safety requirements; conduct audits and uphold housekeeping.
    • Continuous improvement—lead proactive 5S efforts and data-driven initiatives to sustain 85%+ OEE.
    • Strategic involvement—participate in product launches, required meetings, and High Performance Work Teams.
    • Cross-functional partnership—work closely with management, engineering, maintenance, quality, and logistics/scheduling.
    • Culture stewardship—promote company values and the employee handbook.

    How We’ll Score the Role

    • Productivity against standard and OEE
    • Scrap, quality metrics, and customer feedback
    • Safety performance and audit results
    • Adherence to schedule
    • Process improvement impact on productivity, scrap, and downtime
    • Accuracy and completeness of paperwork and data submissions
    • 5S/Lean audit results
    • Feedback from team members, supervisor, and quality

    What You Need to Succeed

    Education

    • High school diploma or GED

    Experience

    • 2+ years of hands-on production/manufacturing experience

    Communication

    • Clear communication with all levels, including management
    • Proficient in spoken and written English
    • Able to read and interpret work instructions

    Math & Problem Solving

    • Basic math skills
    • Ability to define problems and apply formal problem-solving techniques

    Professional Standards

    • Upholds organizational values and adheres to the employee handbook
    • Dependable: follows directions, meets deadlines, flags roadblocks, and takes ownership of the area—even working extra hours when required
    • Organized: plans work, prioritizes, finishes what’s started, and maintains an orderly environment
    • Reliable attendance and punctuality