PRODUCTION COORDINATOR (JUNIOR OR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)

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Located in Mississauga, ON

Salary: $25–$30/hour

Job Type: Temp-to-Perm
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Shifts: Morning (7:00 AM–3:00 PM) and Afternoon (3:00 PM–11:00 PM)
Department: Manufacturing / Production
Reports To: Plant Manager / Industrial Director

Job Description

Express Employment Professionals, Mississauga North, is currently recruiting for a Junior or Intermediate Production Coordinator for an active client. The successful candidate will coordinate manufacturing operations to ensure workplace safety, product quality, production efficiency, schedule compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple production departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities across Welding, Brake Press, Laser, Polishing, Machine Shop, Electrical, and Final Assembly.

• Plan, monitor, and control daily production schedules to meet deadlines and productivity targets.

• Ensure production activities meet established quality standards and operational requirements.

• Review technical drawings, manufacturing processes, and engineering specifications.

• Identify production bottlenecks, investigate operational issues, and implement corrective actions.

• Monitor productivity, efficiency, rework, and waste indicators.

• Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Coordinate production team leaders and support employee development.

• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and operational procedures.

• Lead Daily Production Discussions (DPD) and follow up on action plans.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Inventory, and Shipping departments.

• Optimize labour, equipment, resources, and material flow.

• Ensure safe, organized, productive, and efficient manufacturing operations through aligned teams, standardized processes, on-time production, and continuous improvement of operational performance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Junior Level: 2–3 years of manufacturing experience.

• Intermediate Level: 4–6 years of manufacturing experience.

• Experience in production leadership or team coordination.

• Knowledge of metal fabrication and manufacturing processes.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and industrial KPIs.

• Experience in production planning and control.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and knowledge of ERP systems.

• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced English communication skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety: Zero accidents.

• Quality: Zero errors and defects.

• Efficiency: 100% achievement of production targets.

• Absenteeism: Zero unexcused absences and late arrivals.

• Flexibility: 100%.

• DPD: 100% completion and follow-up.

• Ethics, Compliance, and Hierarchy: 100% compliance.

• Production Schedule Attainment: 100%.

• Rework and Waste: Continuous reduction.

• Continuous Improvement: Implementation of measurable improvements.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online.

Note

Vacancy Status: Active client job opportunity.

AI Disclosure: Express Employment Professionals may utilize AI-enabled tools for candidate screening, categorization, and recruitment support. Final hiring decisions are made by our client.

Post-Interview Notification: Due to application volumes, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants not selected will be notified within 45 days of their interview.

Accessibility: Express Employment Professionals is committed to providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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