Production Coordinator

About the Company 

Cérélia operates a state‑of‑the‑art commercial bakery and production facility in Whitehall, Ohio, a 150,000‑square‑foot plant that opened in September 2021 and serves as the U.S. manufacturing hub for the Jus‑Rol brand. Our Whitehall facility specializes in ready‑to‑bake chilled dough products—including pizza dough, pie crusts, puff pastry, and cookie dough—and continues to expand with new product lines to support national growth. 

Team members enjoy modern onsite amenities such as a fitness center and EV charging stations, all within a clean, innovative, and fast‑growing environment. While our Whitehall plant is new, Cérélia’s roots trace back to 1974, evolving from a France‑based bakery into an international leader in dough innovation. As we grow, our people grow with us—if you’re passionate about doing meaningful work with a company on the rise, we’d love to hear from you. 

  We are seeking a 1st shift Production Coordinator for our Gluten-free cookie dough and rolled dough workshop A & B to support production operations and help improve overall line throughput and efficiency.
In this role, the Production Coordinator will train new equipment operators on equipment such as VMI mixers, Spiromatic System, Rademaker, VEMAG, BFR, Ilapak, Heinen, BPA, and other equipment as required. This role will train new line operators on job-specific tasks, verify their ability to accurately perform assigned duties, and ensure safe operation and correct equipment settings. The Production Coordinator will also support proper dough preparation according to formula and quality standards, serve as an auditor in the 3-Way Verification Signoff Process, document all verification sign-offs, and provide them to the Supervisor for review. As needed, this role will support line startups to help ensure on-time starts and reinforce compliance with Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and GMP policies.
This role will report directly to the Production Supervisor and will work in the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Whitehall, Ohio. Production

• Foster communication among the team to ensure the line functions as efficiently as possible.
• Support labor productivity by helping the line achieve a minimum of 360 units per labor hour or greater.
• Assist with shift execution by tracking hourly performance, identifying labor or equipment constraints, and supporting corrective actions to increase and maintain OEE at a target of 70% or greater.
• Maintain and improve waste level to less than 5%.
• Inspect equipment prior to startup to ensure it is in working condition and free of foreign material or damage.
• Optimize production line efficiency by monitoring productivity and quality.
• Verify incoming inventory handoff procedures are completed accurately.
• Identify and help resolve production line problems in a timely manner.
• In the Production Supervisor’s absence, lead huddle meetings and update the team on performance and areas of concern.
• Train new line operators until they can be verified and signed off.
• Document observation of start-up and shutdown checklists.
• Escalate mechanical issues to Maintenance.
• Escalate personnel issues to Production Supervisor.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure productivity goals stay on track.
• Ensure that the work environment is safe, organized, and tidy.
• Assist in scheduling with R&D and Production for various trials.
• Train operators on performing changeovers and end-of-run cleans within the specified timeline, including disassembly and reassembly of necessary equipment as needed.
• Support junior-level supervisory duties by helping coordinate labor assignments, breaks, line coverage, and operator placement to maintain production flow and minimize idle time.
• Monitor downtime events in real time, ensure accurate downtime tracking, and escalate recurring issues to the Production Supervisor, Production Manager, and Maintenance team.
• Provide coaching and direction to operators during the shift to reinforce standard work, improve line discipline, and support safe, efficient production performance.
• Train operators on the correct process for logging downtime and other maintenance issues for the End of Shift Report.
• Report all safety incidents immediately to EHS personnel and the Production Manager.
• Develop Videojet programs for production runs.  
• Train line workers on the correct process to follow for 5S.
• Lead by example.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Quality Assurance

• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality food that meets SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
• Ensure all mixers and operators perform quality control tests and confirm dough meets quality standards and specifications.
• Report any issues or suggestions to improve quality performance or the working environment to the Production Leadership.
• Complete daily GMP checks to verify the team is compliant with company GMP policy.

Health & Safety

• Follow company safety policies and practices, fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers.
• Prioritize safety while carrying out daily activities.
• Understands and follows all Lock Out Tag Out Standard Operating Procedures.
• Report any unsafe acts or conditions to the immediate production supervisor.
• Understand cleaning chemicals and their handling procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary working environment always.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:

• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required. In addition,