MANUFACTURING COORDINATOR

Manufacturing & production Manufacturing coordinator

MANUFACTURING COORDINATOR.

sioux falls, south dakota Posted 2 days ago Closes 8/21/2026 Job details Summary Spherion $19.00 - $20.00 per hour Temp to Perm 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Industry manufacturing & production (Production Occupations) Reference number S_177039 The Manufacturing Coordinator role serves as a critical cross-functional resource within the packaging facility, providing support to multiple departments to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. This role partners closely with Finance, Production Control, Operations, Quality, Human Resources, Health & amp; Safety, and Plant Leadership to drive operational performance, improve processes, and maintain compliance with company standards. Primarily based in a manufacturing/plant environment. May require time on the production floor supporting operations Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production schedules

Key Success Factors:

Ability to build strong relationships across diverse functional teams High attention to detail and data accuracy Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Responsibilities:

Operational Support Support daily production activities to ensure schedules, output, and efficiency targets are met Collaborate with Production Control to align staffing, materials, and production plans ... Assist Operations in troubleshooting issues impacting productivity and flow Cross-Functional Coordination Act as a liaison between departments to ensure alignment on plant priorities and initiatives Support Finance with data collection, reporting, and cost tracking (labor, scrap, efficiency) Partner with Quality to ensure adherence to product specifications and compliance standards Data & Reporting Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, downtime, scrap, and labor utilization Prepare reports for Plant Leadership to support decision-making Identify trends and recommend process improvements Continuous Improvement Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, etc.) Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes Support implementation of standardized work practices across the facility Health, Safety & Compliance Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures Support Health & Safety initiatives, audits, and incident investigations Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements Human Resources Support Assist with staffing coordination, onboarding, and training support Partner with HR on employee relations, attendance tracking, and workforce planning Support employee engagement and communication initiatives Plant Leadership Support Provide administrative and analytical support to plant leadership team Assist with strategic initiatives, project tracking, and plant communications Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning processes Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00

PM Skills:

Experience in a packaging or consumer goods environment is a plus Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles

Education:

Bachelors Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field preferred 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production support, or operations environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); experience with ERP/MES systems Analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply or call Dawn at 605-335-6010 for more information. Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more key responsibilities Operational SupportSupport daily production activities to ensure schedules, output, and efficiency targets are metCollaborate with Production Control to align staffing, materials, and production plansAssist Operations in troubleshooting issues impacting productivity and flowCross-Functional CoordinationAct as a liaison between departments to ensure alignment on plant priorities and initiativesSupport Finance with data collection, reporting, and cost tracking (labor, scrap, efficiency)Partner with Quality to ensure adherence to product specifications and compliance standardsData & ReportingTrack and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, downtime, scrap, and labor utilizationPrepare reports for Plant Leadership to support decision-makingIdentify trends and recommend process improvementsContinuous ImprovementParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, etc.)Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processesSupport implementation of standardized work practices across the facilityHealth, Safety & CompliancePromote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies and proceduresSupport Health & Safety initiatives, audits, and incident investigationsEnsure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirementsHuman Resources SupportAssist with staffing coordination, onboarding, and training supportPartner with HR on employee relations, attendance tracking, and workforce planningSupport employee engagement and communication initiativesPlant Leadership SupportProvide administrative and analytical support to plant leadership teamAssist with strategic initiatives, project tracking, and plant communicationsSupport budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning processes experience 1-4 years skills Experience in a packaging or consumer goods environment is a plusAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field preferred2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production support, or operations environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); experience with ERP/MES systemsAnalytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities education Bachelors share this job. send via e-mail print it Get in touch. We are here to help you with your questions. DJ Dawn Johnsen gregorystafford@spherion.com