Operations Coordinator - Manufacturing

Operations Coordinator – Manufacturing Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
Compensation: $50,000 – $57,000/year ($25.64 – $29.23/hour)
Schedule: Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week
Employment Type: Temporary to Permanent Build Your Career in a Growing Manufacturing Environment Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with people and being at the centre of a busy operation? Our client is a well-established manufacturer with a strong presence in the paper, packaging, and tissue manufacturing industry. They are looking for an Operations Coordinator to join their St. Catharines facility. This is a Temp-to-Perm opportunity, giving the successful candidate the chance to demonstrate their skills and transition into a permanent position with the organization. As the Operations Coordinator, you will work closely with Production, Operations, HR, Safety, Maintenance, and Management, playing an important role in keeping the facility organized and running efficiently. If you enjoy variety, working with different teams, coordinating information, and taking ownership of important administrative and operational responsibilities, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
What You'll Be Doing You will be an important part of the day-to-day operation, supporting managers and employees across the facility. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Mill and Production Managers.
• Coordinate employee training, training materials, documentation, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare and distribute weekly crew schedules in coordination with HR and Production Management.
• Maintain and reconcile the hourly employee time-off tracker before payroll processing.
• Provide administrative support to Safety, Operations, Maintenance, and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) teams.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure personnel and compliance documentation is kept current.
• Act as an important communication link between departments, ensuring information is shared accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, schedules, and other operational documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, lunches, training sessions, and internal activities.
• Assist management with various operational projects and initiatives.
• Take ownership of additional responsibilities and projects as the operation evolves.

What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is organized, dependable, professional, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in an operations, manufacturing, production, or administrative role.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is an asset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating with employees, supervisors, managers, and other departments.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• PowerPoint experience is an asset.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Professional, approachable, and solutions-oriented attitude.

Why Consider This Opportunity? This position offers more than just a temporary assignment. It's an opportunity to get your foot in the door with an established manufacturing organization and demonstrate your value, with the potential to transition into a permanent role. You will have the opportunity to:

• Build a long-term career within an established manufacturing environment.
• Work directly with Production, Operations, HR, Safety, and Maintenance teams.
• Develop your operations and manufacturing experience.
• Take on meaningful responsibilities that directly support the facility.
• Work a consistent Monday-to-Friday, 37.5-hour workweek.
• Become part of a team where organization, communication, and initiative are valued.

Permanent Employee Benefits Upon transitioning to a permanent position, the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Extended Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Sponsored RRSP Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Educational & Professional Membership Reimbursement
• 37.5-hour workweek

The Work Environment This is primarily an office-based position within a busy manufacturing facility. You will have regular interaction with employees and managers and may occasionally enter production, shipping, and warehouse areas. The manufacturing environment may include:

• Manufacturing equipment
• Higher noise levels
• Heat and humidity
• Industrial production areas

The successful candidate must be comfortable wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safely navigating the facility, including stairs.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an organized and motivated professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career in manufacturing operations, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Apply today!
Please submit your resume to Shaira at [email protected].
Join an established manufacturing team, showcase your skills, and take advantage of the opportunity to turn a temporary position into a long-term career.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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