Production Coordinator

Description:

Mur-chol-uh-jee | The science of company merch; the skill of creating and delivering custom-branded apparel and corporate gifts around the world.

Merchology is a leading eCommerce retailer in B2B sales of co-branded merchandise including apparel, headwear, drinkware, gifts, and accessories. Merchology is “customer logos + brands they love.” It’s pure brand awesomeness! We are family-owned, people-powered, and we are adding to our #MerchFam. Come see why we are a three-time Star Tribune Top Workplaces award winner!

Merchology is in pursuit of a Production Coordinator to join our warehouse team! This position is responsible for scheduling and providing work direction for staff to assure proper workflow that successfully meets company cost, quality, and delivery objectives. This role is also the team primary contact for communication with other warehouse departments and office staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

A successful Production Coordinator will:

• Assure staff and order scheduling maximizes machine capacity. Provide direction to off-shift leads/supervisors.
• Ensure daily/weekly preventative maintenance on all equipment, communicate any machine issues, and perform machine repairs as needed.
• Facilitate training for new and current associates to the standard process within the department.
• Ensure quality decoration of product through QC inspection and large order approval.
• Audit supply inventory for production and ensure all operators have resources needed to perform their job effectively.
• Communicate positively within and across departments to gather information needed to make decisions.
• Identify problems, develop solutions, and implement changes when necessary.
• Inspire, influence, and guide others to participate in common goals.
• Effectively delegate and empower others to manage increasing workload as needed.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to stand for 7-9 hours per day
• A minimum of 12 months related experience
• Detail oriented, organized, and accurate
• Positive attitude and team leader
• Intermediate skills and knowledge
• Excellent vision and fine motor skills to work with detailed products, small parts machinery, and fine threads.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to read and understand basic English instruction (colors, left/right)
• Excellent employee relations skills to lead in a team setting.
• Positive employee relations with all other staff
• Excellent ability to make decisions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience working in a warehouse setting
• Previous knowledge of sewing and embroidery machines

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to an outstanding creative culture, authentically nice people, and interesting work, we have:

• The pay range for this role is $21.00 to $24.00 per hour
• Generous PTO (18 days per year)
• 8 company-paid holidays
• Hybrid work schedule for select departments
• 40 hours of paid volunteer time
• 401(k) with match
• Medical and dental insurance options, FSA, and HSA
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Company-sponsored social events
• Premium brand partner discounts
• Employee-led Committees in Social Events, Wellness, DE&I and Giveback

LOCATION

• 3000 Niagara Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447
• Fully onsite role

INDUSTRY

• Business to Business E-commerce and Apparel

Merchology is an equal opportunity employer and Disability-owned Business Enterprise. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a workplace where personal and professional growth are achieved through inclusion. If you require disability resources to submit your application, please email jobs@merchology.com for assistance.