Production Coordinator

Friesland Campina Ingredients is looking for a detail-oriented Production Coordinator to support our 24/7 manufacturing operation. In this role, you'll be the organizational backbone of the production floor-managing documentation, coordinating materials and resources, tracking production data, and supporting shift leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

This is a hands-on role that blends administrative excellence with real operational impact.

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Production Coordinator
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What we ask

• Technical training with 4+ years of production coordination experience, or an Associate's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort working with production systems and databases
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience maintaining accurate documentation and records in a regulated or manufacturing setting
• Ability to lead meetings and document meeting outcomes
• Willingness to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operation
• A mindset aligned with Friesland Campina's values:
• Capacity - strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ambition - commitment to results and continuous improvement
• Relationships - professional, respectful collaboration
• Learning Agility - ability to learn from experience and adapt

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay and shift opportunities
• A role with real influence on production performance, safety, and quality
• Exposure to manufacturing leadership and development opportunities
• A strong safety culture with comprehensive training and protective equipment
• The chance to work for a global organization with a purpose-driven mission in nutrition and ingredients
• A collaborative team environment where accuracy, ownership, and initiative are valued

Vacancy description

As a Production Coordinator, you will support the production management team by maintaining accurate and well-organized production documentation and records. You will manage administrative activities on the production floor while coordinating daily operational needs to ensure smooth and compliant manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and filing batch records, PDRs, PCRs, training records, and other production documentation
• Updating production documents in training management systems and initiating required training
• Printing batch reports, labels, and supporting documentation
• Supporting timekeeping corrections related to overtime, vacation, training, and attendance
• Maintaining internal attendance and disciplinary records
• Tracking inventory and ordering production supplies, consumables, and uniforms
• Collecting, entering, and reporting production data for compliance, audits, KPIs, and internal reporting
• Supporting investigations by pulling and analyzing batch documentation
• Submitting and tracking work orders
• Conducting production rounds and supporting daily production planning
• Back filling for Shift Managers when needed, including:
• Labor planning up to 72 hours in advance
• Overseeing production schedules and adherence
• Supporting employee discipline processes
• Ensuring safety and product quality standards are met

This is an hourly, non-exempt role in a three-shift, 24/7 manufacturing environment.

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Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at Friesland Campina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, Friesland Campina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At Friesland Campina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at Friesland Campina means you are contributing to a better world.

You'll be part of the production operations team, reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager and working closely with Shift Managers, operators, and cross-functional partners across safety, quality, and maintenance.

The role operates in a production environment involving chemicals and requires strict adherence to safety, environmental, and health standards. Appropriate PPE is required, and the work environment includes moderate to high noise levels.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the center of operations, takes pride in accuracy and…