Manufacturing Production Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - Hydrofarm LLC

Hydrofarm LLC

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Hydrofarm is a leading distributor and manufacturer of hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture, including high intensity grow lights, climate control solutions, and growing media, as well as a broad portfolio of innovative and proprietary branded products.

For over 40 years, Hydrofarm has helped growers make growing easier and more productive.

And while we have been around for over four decades, we are not done yet We continue to grow and expand our operations - bringing the best talent and capabilities to keep pace with our aspirations in the market.

Our mission is to empower growers, farmers and cultivators with products that enable greater quality, efficiency, consistency, and speed in their grow projects.

Aurora Peat Products produces professional grade Canadian Sphagnum peat moss products that enhance crop productivity and overall growing media quality for a wide range of industries and uses such as: soil mixes for the horticulture market, soil conditioners, mushroom casing material, general vegetable gardening, cannabis, and reforestation seedlings. We are a leader in promoting sustainability within our environment and industry. We believe that people matter most - because our people drive our business, engage with our customers, and continue transform our company.

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Production Coordinator**:

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain production schedules, equipment utilization, and product quality while maximizing efficiency
Monitor work progress and revise schedules as needed to ensure timely completion of projects
Coordinate with other departments to procure necessary materials and resources for production
Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements
Investigate and resolve production issues in a timely manner
Train and mentor new employees on proper production procedures
Maintain accurate records of production data and metrics
Generate reports to track production KPIs
Collaborate with team leaders to develop shift schedules and staffing plans
Collaborate closely with Operations Manager & Inventory Coordinator to ensure timely completion of production schedule & Orders
Enforce safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work environment
Stay uptodate on industry trends and best practices

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field
25 years' experience in a production coordinator or similar role
Advanced Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
Strong project management skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Experience in Peat Harvest or Agricultural Industry
Experience in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma
Certification in project management (e.g., PMP)
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX software
CSTS considered an asset
Strong Data Analytics
Robust understanding of Systems

Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefit Program
Employee Assistance Program
RRSP Matching
Paid Sick Days
Boot allowance

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.