Shift Coordinator

Vista Reno is looking for talented, fun, and energetic Production Shift Coordinator to join our world class manufacturing plant in Reno, NV!

Working hours will be Monday-Thursay 5pm-3:30am. Pay rate: $32.95/hour  

Who We Are:

Vista is the industry leader in personalized physical and digital products. We empower over 17 million global customers to make an impression – and we’re fueled by forward-thinking and innovative technology. We encourage our employees to think like owners – to continue to act small as we grow. Every team builds their own roadmaps and chooses the programming languages and technologies that suit them best. This helps us have a big impact at the enterprise level, while still feeling small and nimble. Just last year, Vistaprint generated $1.508B in revenue through customized print products, signage, apparel, websites and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for planning, scheduling and optimizing the flow of production, including, but not limited to the allocation and redirection of resources to meet planned target output, and daily performance KPI’s, will serve as a point person for team members to escalate safety/other concerns and/or assist in troubleshooting production issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• In a JIT and/or Kanban environment, manage production workflow for digital, large format, and PPAG as assigned using visual tools, Viper, Comet, Orca and/or other systems to ensure daily production targets are met.
• Work closely with team members, Supervisor and Management to allocate and adjust assigned labour to efficiently meet production targets for multiple workflows
• Support the Supervisor as directed to partner with supporting functions, and Team Members to achieve KPI’s targets. (Shipping Output, Print Adherence, Productivity, Non-Prod, Reprint Rate, scrap …)
• Support the communication and coaching of team members associated with proposed change point initiatives.
• Ensure staff are properly trained to perform the assigned tasks, training records initiated when needed, and skill assessments are completed as required. 
• Ensure Standardized Work is followed by all team members per SOP, and all tasks are performed in a safe manner.
• Provide feedback periodically or when applicable regarding process and/or safety improvements.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives as assigned (e.g., Kaizen, AIR, PFU, Kata …).
• Accurately capture shift performance data and details.  Using shift notes, report daily shift performance as required including, but not limited to, reprint rates, print adherence, roadblocks/equipment downtimes, causal information for missed KPIs/metrics, WIP conditions, shipped output).
• Assist in troubleshooting production issues and/or escalate equipment and/or plant issues to maintenance using the appropriate service requests process (e.g. Auxilium).
• Report to work in advance of the shift start as assigned by Operational Management (e.g., 30-45 minutes prior to the target delivery) to evaluate WIP from the previous shift, assess call outs, update staff and/or equipment in Viper, schedule staff to the appropriate tasks.
• Demonstrate behaviors that are conducive to a positive work culture including, but not limited to firm, but respectful communications, fair/equitable and consistent interactions with staff, compliance with all policies/procedures, safe work behaviors, empathy when appropriate, flexible and supportive of change, working with a sense of urgency).
• Monitor, confirm, and issue reprint defects during production – including care items, relabelling – within the shift
• Escalate personnel issues, production and/or safety concerns to the Shift Supervisor – verbally or through written communication

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• High School diploma or equivalent, and 6 months demonstrated experience in a manufacturing role preferred
• Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
• Reliable and consistent attendance and available to work any shift, overtime or holidays as assigned/required; may be required to assist in the absence of other personnel
• Proficiencies with Microsoft Office suite, Google Docs, and other systems used in the production environment.
• Effective and proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to analyze and present issues in a logical and cohesive manner
• Strong ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing/improving work environment
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a proficient and effective level ensuring the employee’s ability to perform work safely and compliantly; as well as engage with other team members in a positive, effective, and constructive manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

S = Seldom – 0% to 25% of the time

O = Occasionally – 25% to 50% of the time

F = Frequently – 50% to 75% of the time

C = Consistently – 75% to 100% of the time