Manufacturing Coordinator Traffic Sign Production

Do you thrive in fast-paced production environments where coordination leadership and problem-solving drive success Are you passionate about delivering high-quality work while supporting safety efficiency and team collaboration If so we have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Coordinator Traffic Sign Production!

Beacon Lite is one of the top providers of traffic control equipment and services. We are a fast-paced growing business with over 60 years of traffic control experience. Locally we have operations in Ottawa Gatineau Kingston and Sudbury with over 250 employees between our 4 locations.

Beacon Lite has merged with the Universal Group an industry leader that was recognized as one ofCanadas best-managed companies in 2025in Traffic Control PersonnelTraffic Management PlanningTraffic suppliesOccupational Health and Safety TrainingLandscapingand Staffing services. We offer an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for job advancement and continued education.

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Coordinator - Traffic Sign Production is responsible for coordinating daily production activities while exercising sound judgment effective time management and calm professional approach. The role requires the ability to make timely decisions provide clear guidance in a respectful and tactful manner to ensure safety quality delivery and performance standards are consistently met.

What you will be responsible for:

Production Planning and Scheduling

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules for traffic sign manufacturing ensuring alignment with customer delivery requirements material availability and shop capacity.
• Demonstrate strong time management by balancing competing priorities shifting workloads and responding effectively to production changes.
• Make day-to-day production decisions to maintain flow meet deadlines and address constraints.
• Coordinate workflow across graphics printing fabrication and finishing operations to optimize throughput and minimize bottlenecks.
• Communicate production plans priorities and schedule changes clearly and calmly to production staff supervisors and management.

Sign Fabrication and Assembly

• Coordinate fabrication activities including cutting forming laminating mounting and finishing of traffic signs.
• Provide clear tactful guidance to fabrication staff to ensure expectations are understood without escalation or disruption.
• Make real-time decisions to resolve fabrication issues while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Ensure fabrication processes meet engineering drawings sign standards and quality expectations.
• Verify completed signs meet dimensional visual and durability standards prior to release.

People Leadership

• Provide feedback to production employees across graphics printing and fabrication areas.
• Assess performance issues promptly escalating to the Manufacturing Operations Manager when progressive discipline is required.
• Responsible for ensuring that attendance tracking is updated based on proper staffing requirements.

Quality Control and Compliance

• Enforce quality control procedures throughout graphics printing and fabrication processes.
• Ensure all signs comply with applicable municipal provincial and national traffic sign standards.
• Exercise decision-making authority to stop or escalate production when quality or compliance risks are identified.
• Promote a quality-first mindset and accountability among production staff.

Materials and Workflow Coordination

• Coordinate with inventory and purchasing to ensure availability of substrates reflective sheeting inks laminates and hardware.
• Make timely decisions to address material shortages or substitutions to prevent production delays.
• Monitor material usage and report discrepancies to maintain production continuity.

Systems Reporting and Microsoft Office Skills

• Use Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets/Nesting Files to support production scheduling capacity planning material tracking and performance reporting.
• Create update and analyze spreadsheets using formulas pivot tables filters and basic data visualization.
• Maintain accurate production records schedules and work order documentation.
• Prepare weekly KPI reports (On-Time-Delivery First Pass )

Continuous Improvement and Professional Conduct

• Maintain Finished Goods Kanban Replenishment strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency nesting optimization waste reduction and cycle times.
• Support implementation of standardized work instructions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead by example through calm decision-making professional conduct and respectful communication.
• Promote a safe organized and engaged manufacturing environment.

What you get from us:

• Extended Medical Vision and Dental benefits upon completion of probationary period
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Wellness Program/EAP and Corporate Discounts
  
• RRSP/DPSP with 3% matching after 6 months
• A fantastic corporate culture where you will feel supported and recognized for your work
• A growing organization with room for development and advancement

What we need from you:

• Diploma or certificate in Manufacturing Operations Drafting Supply Chain or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 35 years of experience in a manufacturing fabrication or production environment.
• Experience coordinating production activities schedules or workflows.
• Prior exposure to regulated products drawings or specifications is an asset.
• Experience supporting production teams.
  
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment balancing safety quality delivery and cost.
• Manage time and priorities effectively while handling multiple production demands.
• Provide guidance and feedback in a calm tactful and respectful manner.
  
• Exercise sound judgment and escalate issues appropriately when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for tracking and reporting.
  

Why Universal Group

The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being Passionate Authentic and Driven in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and without question the reason for our success and continued growth.

The safety of our team members and the public drives us daily.

The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services traffic management planning traffic equipment supply landscaping temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.

For more information about the company please visit ourIndeed Profile!

Beacon Lite does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen assess or select applicants. However please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race colour sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic.

Apply today; we cant wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!

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