Production Coordinator - Piqua 3rd Shift

Company Description

Hobart Brothers, a division of ITW, provides innovative and high-quality filler metal solutions (including metal-cored, flux-cored, aluminum, and solid wires, as well as stick electrodes) to customers around the world. Hobart Brothers has manufacturing facilities in Troy, OH, Piqua, OH, and Traverse City, MI.  

Job Description

The Production Coordinator’s (PC) role is to promote an engaged and safe work environment, set and measure productivity standards, understand and reduce costs, produce on-time delivery, develop employees/teams, reward for performance, and be a positive culture steward. This position will be responsible for the 3rd shift operations of the Tubular Wire business at the Piqua facility and report to the Operations Manager.

• Foster team safety awareness and address safety concerns.
• Coach and develop teams to maintain positive attitudes, accountability, and manufacturing quality.
• Collaborate with internal departments to enhance the manufacturing environment in response to customer needs.
• Lead safety, quality, and productivity initiatives through employee involvement.
• Implement standardized methods and best practices through cross-functional teams. - Manage hiring, staffing, and facility operations.
• Conduct performance and disciplinary management.
• Lead, develop, and mentor team members across various areas.
• Coordinate shifts and prioritize scheduling for efficient operations.
• Cultivate relationships, maintain visibility, and encourage innovation.
• Facilitate effective communication across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrate and coach team members on ITW Culture and values.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business Administration or Engineering Technology (or attainment within five (5) years of placement).
• Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with prior experience at Hobart.
• Able to articulate, demonstrate, and effectively utilize ITW manufacturing principles and ITW Toolbox (80/20, MRD, etc.) in a manufacturing environment to foster continuous improvement of people, processes, and products.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Be customer-focused with management, support staff, customers, and suppliers; understand how the business functions (engineering, materials, and sales) link together to support the customer.
• Exhibit encouragement of diverse ideas, focus on coaching and developing team members' strengths, and facilitate effective communication between shifts.
• Skilled at performance management, providing formal and informal feedback to employees.
• Possess the track record of a proven leader and team player, demonstrates a positive attitude, takes personal accountability, coaches, listens, is approachable, and resolves issues/conflicts promptly.
• Must be self-driven and be able to motivate others, identify needs, and show the ability to make things happen with little supervision.
• Active in continuing education and self-development, both formal and informal.
• Ability to occasionally assist other shifts to cover for vacations, absences, and training.
• Strong computer (Microsoft Office), oral and written communication skills, prior experience with Route Card system is a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Internal candidates must notify their manager that they applied.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.