Job Description

Position Summary

The Shift Coordinator plays a critical leadership role by ensuring smooth production operations, clear communication, and consistent shift execution. This position provides direct support to employees, helps plan labor and workflow, and promotes a positive, accountable, high-performance culture. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, problem-solver, and hands-on leader with a proven track record in manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily shift operations to meet production, quality, and safety goals. Coordinate staffing, assign work, and ensure proper coverage throughout the shift. Communicate shift expectations, updates, and operational priorities to team members. Support employee engagement by providing coaching, guidance, and day-to-day leadership. Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and other departments to resolve issues quickly. Monitor performance indicators (output, downtime, scrap, attendance) and address issues promptly. Maintain accurate shift logs, reports, and handoff communication for next shift leaders. Promote a safe work environment by enforcing safety policies and leading by example. Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across the shift.

Qualifications

Minimum

4 years of manufacturing experience

required. Experience in a lead, coordinator, or informal leadership role strongly preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and professionalism. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Working knowledge of production processes, safety standards, and manufacturing best practices.

What We're Looking For

A

high achiever

who takes initiative. A

strong, hands-on leader

who builds trust and credibility. Someone who holds themselves and others accountable. A communicator who can motivate and support employees at all levels. A leader who wants to grow and help raise the performance of the entire team.

Takeuchi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.