Job Description

Role Overview:

The Factory Operations Coordinator plays a central role in aligning digital production data with real-time factory operations. This position is responsible for interpreting WIP levels, production line balancing, and other Dashboard (Power BI introduction due) insights to guide the timing and batching of jobs to the shopfloor. The role acts as the key link between scan station data, production scheduling, and workforce steering.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Data Monitoring & Interpretation

Monitor live Dashboards including: Production line balancing WIP levels across stations QC rejection rates and trends Early QC entry alerts (based on 5-day delivery rule) Collate productivity data Detect bottlenecks and areas of under- or over-production

2. Job Batching & Flow Control

Create and release job batches to the factory floor based on: Real-time WIP conditions Skills matrix availability Delivery timelines Pause job release when WIP is over target or QC entry timing is exceeded

3. WIP & Assembly Balance Control

Adjust incoming job flow based on production ratio deviations Recommend manpower reallocation to supervisors when WIP is out of balance Maintain target WIP buffers (e.g. 20% tolerance levels)

4. Workforce Guidance Support

Use cross-training/skills matrix to: Suggest personnel movements to alleviate bottlenecks Align resource capacity with live job data

5. Communication & Meetings

Attend and contribute to daily SIM meetings on the shopfloor Present WIP variances, ratio imbalance alerts, and flow recommendations Coordinate with QC, logistics, and saw/mill supervisors

Skills & Experience Requirements:

Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production planning role Proficient in using data dashboards (preferably Power BI or similar) Familiarity with lean production, WIP controls, and cycle time analysis Comfortable with basic Excel logic and visualising patterns Strong communicator and able to work closely with both technical and hands-on teams

KPIs & Success Metrics:

% of batches issued in line with live production capacity Reduction in early QC entries outside the 5-day window Response time to WIP alerts and bottlenecks Operator idle time (linked to unbalanced WIP) Improvement in daily AOTIF performance

Summary

This role is critical to enabling data-driven decision-making in factory operations. The Factory Operations Coordinator ensures that live scan station data and job scheduling are fully aligned, empowering supervisors to deliver efficient, balanced, and timely production without unnecessary meetings or delays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person