Production Coordinator

Your Job

Lead a team of Supervisors, Technicians, Specialists and Operators by applying the company’s management philosophy and prioritizing people development and self‑actualization. Ensure alignment between operations, planning and support functions (maintenance, procurement, quality) through regular feedback cycles to validate and adjust execution plans. Anticipate resource needs and bottlenecks, propose alternative scenarios and contingency plans; drive continuous improvement based on KPIs and quantify gains by managing line indicators (uptime, yield, quality). Integrate safety, quality and cost into prioritization decisions, fostering a safety culture, compliance with standards and proper use of PPE; implement preventive actions, investigate incidents and monitor safety metrics.

Our team

You will be part of the plant operations leadership, working closely with planning, maintenance, procurement and quality teams. The group is focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence and developing people to achieve safe, efficient and sustainable results.

What you will do

• Create and sustain a proactive operational environment focused on safety, employee wellbeing and environmental excellence; eliminate risks that could lead to serious harm.
• Act as a guardian of our culture and champion Our Philosophy: promote its principles, inspire a contribution mindset, foster openness and support each employee’s self‑realization.
• Lead transformation of current work practices by challenging the status quo and promoting new ways of working.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures and the quality management system.
• Develop and challenge proposals to improve processes, production, equipment, devices and work methods.
• Proactively seek best practices and knowledge from internal and external sources, keeping a connected and distributed team aligned to advance KPIs.
• Apply critical and commercial thinking to make timely, effective decisions aimed at improving the business’s profitability.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (other degrees will be considered).
• Demonstrated experience in industrial operations management and in developing people.
• Advanced/fluent English for regular communication with other plants and support functions.
• Proven experience managing KPI‑driven operations (e.g., uptime, yield, quality) and delivering measurable improvements.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Human-centered leadership style.
• Experience with coaching methodologies and structured development processes.
• Track record building high‑performing teams.
• Humility — able to address realities constructively.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and continuous‑learning attitude (lifelong learner).
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Skills in data analysis and metrics interpretation.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.