Production Coordinator (Assistant Operations Manager)
Springfield, OH
Full Time
Operations
Experienced
Why Join Us?
At Innomotive Solutions Group (ISG/FMI), we’re committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and empowering strong leadership. As our Production Coordinator, you’ll support daily operations, guide frontline supervisors, drive Lean initiatives, and help shape a safe, efficient, and improvement-focused production environment.Position Overview
The Production Coordinator plays a key role in upholding our Quality Policy by supporting production, ensuring effective communication between departments, and leading continuous improvement activities. This role influences safety, quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Daily Operations
- Supervise ISG/FMI operations supervisors and support staff.
- Implement the production plan and ensure timely completion of work orders.
- Plan weekly production priorities proactively.
- Optimize labor efficiency, equipment utilization, and production capacities.
- Enforce ISG/FMI safety policies and procedures.
- Lead Lean initiatives including training and project execution.
- Initiate and support continuous improvement activities.
- Provide follow-up on ISO and quality-related procedures.
- Maintain strong cross-department relationships.
- Ensure clear communication between production and customer service.
- Coordinate shipping priorities with team leads and customer service.
- Report on production performance and issues to the Operations Manager.
- Recommend staffing or equipment adjustments.
- Maintain training records accurately.
- Attend required meetings and staff development sessions.
- Ensure equipment and facility conditions meet efficiency and safety standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required
- 5+ years of relevant manufacturing or operations experience.
- Lean Manufacturing experience (5S, KPIs, process improvement).
- Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and prioritization skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Post-secondary education.
- Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification.
- Experience supporting long-term strategic planning initiatives.
Working conditions
- Up to 10% travel.
- Fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and adherence to deadlines.
- Moderate noise level.
- Work independently or collaboratively as needed.
- Authority to redirect employees and approve time off or overtime.
Physical requirements
- Regular standing, sitting, talking, hearing, and hand use.
- Close vision required for computer-based tasks.
- Light to moderate lifting.
- Predictable attendance required, especially during peak periods.
Additional Information
- Pay Range: $70,000-$75,000 annually.
- Onsite Position - Springfield, Ohio
- Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm (some flexibility required)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and other ancillary benefits offered
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