Manufacturing Area Coordinator - Weekend Day

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Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire operators, area coordinators, warehouse roles, and those who are enthusiastic and like hands on work.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what they do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Manufacturing

Join our team as a Mfg Area Coordinator.

This position is ONSITE based in Rosemount.

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Area Coordinator is responsible for coordinating manufacturing cell operations to achieve productivity and quality requirements. Provides work direction, training, and guidance for Finishing and Manufacturing Support employees within manufacturing cells. This position is available on the Weekend Day shift.

You Will:

• Coordinate and prioritize daily workload and activities in the manufacturing cell
• Execute production sequences and assignments to meet production goals
• Confer with supervisors and other coordinators to facilitate operations and activities within or between shifts and other functional areas
• Coordinate with molding personnel on schedule and start-ups
• Support Finishing Operators so that all presses are properly staffed during break times
• Provide directions and instructions to assure parts are packaged according to requirements
• Ensure that order quantities and customer specifications have been met
• Identify quality issues relating to trimming, injection molding, packaging, and order fulfillment
• Perform start-up inspections and provide approval when quality requirements are verified
• Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization
• Encourage team members to meet deadlines and productivity goals
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Conduct data entry and analysis for various manufacturing projects and efforts as needed

You Have:                                                       

• Previous experience as a team lead or other leadership type position required
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Must have strong teamwork skills and able to work closely with others without conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and teach others.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to use measuring instruments such as scales and calipers, a computer and calculator.
• Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects, such as but not limited to, hobby knives, utility knives, diagonal-cutting pliers
• Able to read and write in English, and do basic arithmetic.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Must be punctual and have good attendance.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Warehouse or a Distribution Center preferred

Education Requirements:  

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands:

• Stand for the entire shift
• Lift up to 70 pounds waist high, carry up to 70 pounds alone
• Reaching, bending, & grasping

Work Environment:

Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring normal safety precautions (eye protection and hearing protection). Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the wo