Senior Production Specialist

Position Summary

The Senior Production Specialist provides critical support to daily operations by addressing workflow gaps and ensuring continuity across teams. This role serves as a flexible operational resource and multi-skilled operator who supports production of quality products by performing a variety of roles as needed to ensure continuous product flow while maintaining all safety and quality standards. The position plays a key role in stabilizing operations improving quality and efficiency and supporting supervisors across functions.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support & Coordination

• Serves as a reliable go-to resource assisting team members as needed
• Performs various job functions to help meet production targets and operational priorities
• Provides support to resolve customer delivery issues and meet deadlines
• Fill operational gaps by reallocating resources and assisting teams to maintain workflow continuity
• Assist with staffing coordination including PTO/OT scheduling in alignment with operational needs
• Provide backup support across multiple work centers or departments

Employee Support & Development

• Provide on-the-floor support to employees ensuring clarity of work instructions and expectations
• Provide feedback to employees regarding quality and best practices
• Assist with training and cross-training efforts to improve workforce flexibility and skill coverage
• Offer guidance and reinforce best practices related to time management workmanship and quality
• Escalate performance or behavioral concerns to appropriate leadership when necessary

Process Control & Issue Resolution

• Support adherence to established process standards and procedures
• Monitor processes and notify appropriate personnel when conditions fall outside of control limits
• Assist with implementation of process updates including technique card and router changes
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve production issues

Performance Tracking & Communication

• Assist in communicating quality metrics and issues and celebrating quality successes
• Assist in setting and communicating daily production goals
• Support tracking and reporting of team performance and inventory status
• Participate in daily operational meetings and provide updates as needed

Planning & Cross-Functional Support

• Assist in aligning resources to meet throughput commitments and operational targets
• Interface with engineering customers and other departments to support process walkthroughs and operational needs
• Collaborate with supervisors and planning teams to support short- and long-term production needs

Compliance & Workplace Standards

• Promote and reinforce safe work practices and quality standards
• Maintain housekeeping and 6S expectations in all supported areas
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures; escalate issues when identified
• Support environmental and safety requirements including hazardous material handling and required training

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Production Coordinator supporting multiple departments and demonstrating the ability to fill in for the supervisor role when needed
• Demonstrated history of following and actively supporting all Safety and Quality rules
• Must demonstrate an excellent understanding of PCC Schlosser product mix
• Must have obtained Salvage Level II Certification and meet Step 6 requirements
• Minimum of two (2) of the following Certifications:
  • CMM
  • Heat Treat
  • Penetrant Inspection Level II
  • X-Ray Level II
  • Weld
• Must be able to achieve Visual/Dimensional Certification within three (3) months
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear concise direction
• Ability to adapt quickly and support multiple teams or work areas
• Willingness to adjust shifts and perform a variety of production-related tasks
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate effectively across functions and departments