Labor Coordinator I- 1st Shift

1st Shift PositionHours: 7:55am-4pm (Weekend work may be required)Who We Are: With over 11,000 employees at 43 production facilities in the US, Canada and Europe, Hearthside Food Solutions is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry’s largest contract manufacturer. Our secret to success? Our people. We know an investment in our people is an investment in our company. By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement – both for the business and our people.What We Offer: We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including: • health/dental/vision insurance • flex spending accounts • short & long-term disability • paid holidays and vacation • bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.).About the Labor Coordinator Role: The Shift Coordinator will schedule, place, track and train company employees and temporary workers for their assigned shift. Job Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Create daily schedules for all lines using Master Schedule for all company and temporary employees based on skill set, availability and training. Make changes to assignments as business demands. Check in all new temporary workers and review expectations. Ensure all company policies and GMPs are being implemented and followed by all personnel. Ensure interplant communication for shift needs, transfers or immediate employee needs and ensure labor force is disbursed to plants requiring assistance. Set lines ensuring standard labor guidelines are implemented and reduce labor if necessary. Check hours, line codes and breaks for all hourly workers. Review line sheets for accuracy and submit to HR. Write and issue employment documentation as needed. Work with HR to ensure disciplinary paperwork is handled and disbursed in a timely manner for company employees. Along with foremen and supervisors, assess temporary staff, order new, cancel or reassign temporary workers. Ensure union members work within union guidelines and company uses union guidelines as required for assignments, shifts and seniority. Participate in grievance meetings as required. Hand out background checks and applications as necessary. Arrange work assignments for vacations, holidays and if needed, suspensions. Work with HR to track and monitor. Distribute paychecks on payday. First responder for First Aid and CPR; in charge of AED equipment for Code Red calls, Make contacts for injured company and temporary workers and dispatch workers to correct medical facility. Review all Incident or Accident paperwork for accuracy and final signatures. Ensure employees use correct line codes and with foremen, are given proper breaks. Assist in identifying mentors and trainers for all newly placed temporary staff. Work with foremen, supervisors and employees to ensure positive communication, problem solving and positive management skills are learned and utilized. In slower plants, fill in as line worker, foreman, supervisor and/or give breaks as needed. Other duties as identified or assigned. Required Competencies & Knowledge: Knowledge of: Strong leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing setting. Skills in: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Good motivational and people skills. Proficient computer skills: Work, Excel and PowerPoint Entry level H.R. experience a plus. Ability to: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Work flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of a 24/7 operation. Positive attitude, exemplary leadership ability and able to handle conflict resolution with varying personalities. Must be able to multi-task and produce immediate results. Self-motivated and able to make sound business decisions. Proficiency in: MS Office Suite, SAP Interested in the Labor Cordinator role? Apply now for consideration. Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance applying, please contact Human Resources.