MANUFACTURING COORDINATOR at Sunrise Medical – Mount Juliet, Tennessee

POSITION SUMMARY:

Primarily responsible for leading and providing a sense of direction for a team of associates through functional expertise and administration of those responsibilities. Responsible for performing quality inspection (final TQC) on a variety of product. Responsible for compliance to quality standards including ISO 13485 and FDA Quality Systems Regulations (QSR).

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communication of daily goals, overtime, processes, policies, and announcements.
• Maintain and report department scoreboards – daily goals, part shortages, backlog, safety, overtime.
• Work with other departments, leads, and associates to keep production flow moving.
• Manage and adjust inventory according to usage.
• Follow up and respond to expedite email requests.
• Manage production workflow and work with other depts. to meet daily goals.
• Communicate to department Supervisor/Manager any Production and/or Associate issues and concerns
• Oversee on the job training and ensure compliance with work instructions and Sunrise policies
• During final TQC, inspects finished product and parts order for quality and compliance to work order. Assists in resolving quality issues.
• Responsible for following all procedures and work instructions pertaining to inspection of finished product.
• Mentor and assist in the development and growth of the team. Assist in the training of new hires or transfers.
• Responsible for NCMRs. Monitor quality practices and review quality rejects with team.
• Monitor production processes, ensure schedules and handle production problems accordingly. Manage inventory, turnaround, kanbans, and cycle counts.
• Conduct routine departmental and team meetings as needed.
• Oversee safety and housekeeping of area.
• May work on special projects/assignments upon request.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in a manufacturing setting and an understanding of general manufacturing principles and requirements.
• Strong experience and proven ability in team driven department.
• Previous management/supervisory experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of JDE is a plus.