Production Coordinator - Administrator

This newly created role will report to the Production Manager.  This is an immediate need, full time salary with benefits. 

Felton Brushes is a manufacturer of high quality products in Hamilton ON serving a diverse industrial marketplace.  In business for over 80 years, they produce very high quality industrial grade brushes.  With new technology & automation and strong technical expertise and leadership in house, this is a time of great growth and advancement for Felton Brushes Ltd. To support this, we are looking for a Production Coordinator/Administrator with experience in the manufacturing sector to help coordinate with Sales & Production teams.

What we need: We are looking someone dynamic who has worked in administration in a manufacturing environment who understands production reporting, inventory management, some purchasing administration will be an asset. Scheduling, reporting, WSIB filing duties will be part of the day to day coordination.

• Labour and production scheduling
  • coordination with sales and production on priorities
  • Monitor, track and report all aspects of the production process for multiple projects at one time using Streamline WMS system
• Inventory management
  • Lead tracking /reporting of critical production data – for example: inventory, weekly production results, inventory levels
  • Coordinate cycle counts with warehouses and reconcile inventory weekly
  • Enter physical inventory counts conducted by production team into the system. After review, make appropriate stock adjustments
  • Follow-up on inbound materials and finished goods to ensure timely delivery. Resolve scheduling problems with suppliers and internal customers on an ongoing basis
  • Monitor and order office supplies
• Write a variety of documents such as employee memos, procedure manuals, reports, meeting minutes
• Function as Back-up for Purchasing
• Ensure and monitor the administration for Health & Safety of all employees
• Assist in hiring new production employees and temporary labour coordination
• Handle sensitive material in accordance with established policies
• Other duties as assigned

Ideal Requirements:

• Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Business considered an asset
• 3+ years of working experience in a Manufacturing Coordination & Administration
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S’s, Continuous Improvement, Kanban

• Proficiency in MS Office; Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word, experience with MRP WMS
• Flair for an Entrepreneurial environment
• Communication skills which include clear concise conversation style, good follow up, follow through
• Capable of pivoting and changing course as priorities shift and change
• Organized and systemized, flair for documentation and note taking
• Outgoing combined with analytical skills; unique combination is very desirable
• Ideal to live with in 30 min drive to Hamilton ON.