Production Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

• Play a key role within Mahler’s leadership team working collaboratively with sales, production, purchasing, and the two Owners of the business
• Report to and work directly with Production Manager / Owner
• Maintain and update the company’s database of active orders in production
• Set initial draft of weekly and daily production schedule to maximize throughput and delivery for review with Production Manager and Foreman
• Maintain current lead times by the production department
• Coordinate weekly job review meetings for all new orders prior to entering production
• Participate in daily production standup meetings with the foreman to communicate the schedule to staff 
• Lead procurement for machine tooling and shop supplies by requesting quotes and placing POs
• Review completed jobs to assess actual vs expected job profitability
• Maintain production key performance indicators to present results back to company leadership
• Interface with customers to provide status updates of active orders
• This is a role on our leadership team. We are nimble and a willingness to step up where required into other areas of the business will be needed

Experience Required:

• 1-5 years of experience in manufacturing operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Experience with an ERP system/implementation is an asset (on the roadmap) but not a requirement
• Engineering degree is a bonus but not a requirement
• Background/passion for machining or quality control including FAI is a bonus, not a requirement
• Familiar with technical part drawings is a bonus, not a requirement

Successful Traits:

• Humility to ask questions, make mistakes, and learn from them
• Growth mindset. Willingness to learn and develop. You are either winning or learning!
• High integrity and accountability when you make a commitment to the team
• Professional communication skills both verbal and written
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, adept at prioritizing tasks with tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving abilities, demonstrating initiative and providing valuable solutions
• Exceptionally organized, capable of thriving with minimal supervision
• Leadership experience is an advantage, not a requirement, we are looking to grow leaders

Benefits & Compensation:

• Base: $60,000 - $65,000
• Bonus Plan Based on Company and Individual Performance
• Extended health care including drug coverage, vision, dental, life insurance, & LT disability
• Health and lifestyle spending up to $500 annually
• Casual dress
• Office and parking
• Vacation: 2 weeks

Our Culture:
We are a humble and hardworking group of 30+ individuals that make for a great team. Our culture is focused on providing top-quality solutions for our customers while supporting a continuous learning and problem-solving environment for our staff. We take a collaborative approach to problem-solving on the floor and in the office and being kind is more important than being right. We have a tight-knit team where we all know each other, no job is below any one person, and we hope to add hardworking, kind, and trustworthy people to our culture. The Opportunity:
This is a position on our leadership team with advancement opportunities. We are looking for someone who wants an industry-leading position within the world of local manufacturing. Our vision is to be a leading manufacturing partner for our clients and the best employer in manufacturing. About Mahler Machining Ltd:

We have been a leading manufacturer of high-precision components in BC and internationally for over 40 years. No two days will be the same given our focus on low volume high complexity work for a variety of industries including deep sea submergence, aerospace, alternative energy, medical, and manufacturing OEMs. Our 20,000-square-foot facility is located in Coquitlam BC at 1324 Ketch Court and is equipped with 19 CNC machines including a mix of vertical and horizontal mills, lathes, 5-axis, and 7 live tooling machines, and a manual machine room. We are ISO 9001 certified and operate a fleet of well-maintained Mazak and Haas machines that support online (conversational Mazatrol) and offline programming.