Job Description

Senior Process Coordinator

Position Summary

The Senior Process Coordinator leads the coordination, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This role serves as a critical link between Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, with a strong emphasis on coatings processes—particularly hard‑coat painting of plastics and optical components.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Leadership

• Coordinate daily manufacturing activities to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and operational targets are met.
• Analyze production workflows to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and process gaps.
• Support production teams in resolving process interruptions, equipment issues, and quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and update work instructions as processes evolve.

Coatings & Process Development

• Support and improve coatings processes, including hard‑coat painting of plastics and/or optical components.
• Lead or support process development activities related to coatings, fluids, and surface treatments.
• Write, develop, and maintain process requirements, specifications, and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to optimize coatings materials, equipment, and methods.

Continuous Improvement & Metrics

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Analyze production and quality data to improve throughput, reduce scrap and rework, and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including output, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and OEE.
• Develop reports and dashboards to communicate performance trends and operational insights.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to drive operational performance.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and manufacturing process transitions.
• Ensure process changes are clearly communicated, documented, and implemented across departments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field or equivalent manufacturing experience
• Minimum 5+ years of manufacturing process experience
• Strong background in coatings processes , with preference for:
• Hard‑coat painting of plastics
• Plastics and/or optical components
• Fluids handling and application systems
• Experience working with suppliers and external vendors
• Proven ability to develop process requirements, SOPs, and work instructions
• Experience tracking KPIs and driving data‑based improvements

Preferred Experience

• Automotive lighting or similar high‑volume manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with paint systems and coating technologies

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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