Production Coordinator

If you are looking to be part of an organization committed to the principles of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Faith, then Ridgeview Industries has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for you.

Ridgeview Industries is a leading metal stamping and assembly supplier primarily serving the automotive market. Our privately held company, founded upon Christian principles, currently employs approximately 600 team members across 4 plant locations.

We are seeking an experienced Production Coordinator to work on-site at our Huntsville, AL. location with a customer service attitude and a positive personality. The ideal candidate for this role will have the following credentials.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support of Operational Planning Activity:

· Monitor inputs to QAD and elevate anomalies (EDI entries, manual data, forecast).

· Support weekly schedule development as it relates to the Huntsville Plant.

· Support production/inventory related inquiries from Production Planning, Accounting, Sales, etc… as well as the annual physical inventory process.

· Support the update and maintenance of customer orders and ship to locations as needed.

· Monitor customer and supplier returns (parts, racks, containers etc.)

· Work with Plant Manager and Production Planning Manager to achieve schedule attainment and on time shipment of parts.

· Track missed or late shipments and coordinate expedites as needed.

· Communicate to our customer and work closely with Production Planning Manager and Plant Manager on contingency plan for schedule interruptions (material shortages, die issues, equipment downtime).

· Support activity necessary for daily planning of Honda and Nissan run plan.

Support of Launch/Engineering Activity:

· Monitor bank builds for engineering changes.

· Assist in the management of production trial runs.

· Manage early part order shipments (pulling product from engineering hold, ensure correct labeling and on-time shipment).

· Support new launch ramp up activity (ensure inventory is available when needed).

Other:

· Identify and propose activities to drive intentional, incremental and sustainable improvements.

· Positive communication and follow through to create an environment of mutual respect, healthy conflict, constructive interaction and team accountability.

· Cultivate positive employee relationships through proactive communication, timely response to employee concerns and follow through on requested information.

· Identify cost saves via process, productivity, scheduling principles, and other improvements.

Qualifications:

· Previous automotive experience is preferred or equivalate experience in production planning.

· Familiar with ERP planning, QAD preferred.

· Willing to take direction and work independently when needed.

· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

· Passion and discipline to follow well defined procedures.

· Data driven approach to problem solving and decision making.

· Excellent communicator who can understand and deliver information in a clear, open, honest and accurate method.

· Dedicated to teamwork and putting the value of team success before individual interest.

Why do you want to join Ridgeview Industries?

It will begin during a visit when you feel the passion of the people and culture that permeates from every contact you make. Or, you may hear from some of our many 15-30 year co-workers what they love about Ridgeview. Or, you may feel a deep connection with our Mission Statement that was developed by our employees. We are a business with a purpose that goes beyond parts and profits, and we endeavor to be different from other manufacturers in our industry and beyond.

Do you believe in and align with our twelve guiding Principles?

Teamwork, Passion, Golden Rule, Trust, Communication, Accountability

Follow the Process, Data Driven, Continuous Improvement, Personal Growth

Pray Hard – Work Hard – Trust God, Excellence in All things

Our family-like culture has been shaped in over 40 years of business. We believe in our values, vision and purpose, and seek to be continually learning and growing to best serve our employees, customers, suppliers and community. Is this the place and next chapter for you?

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position offers an attractive level of compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance and health spending account(s)
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, vacation purchase option, and 10 paid holidays
• Many employee programs including an on-site fitness facility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee profit-sharing bonus
• And much more.

· Full-Time

· Monday to Friday

· In Person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Quarterly bonus

Work Location: In person