Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Production Coordinator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Newburyport, MA. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary: $85,000 – $92,000 per year

Shift: multi-shift cell, Flexible to adjust work schedule based on operational needs

What’s a typical day as Production Coordinator? You’ll be:

• Fostering a proactive, safety-first culture by engaging employees and leading continuous safety improvements.
  

• Coordinating all activities from post-order entry through shipment preparation, including creating work orders, establishing production schedules, and ensuring material availability.
  

• Communicating production updates and changes across finance, operations, sales, and customer service teams.
  

• Managing, supervising, and developing non-exempt production operators—handling selection, onboarding, training, and performance management.
  

• Maintaining visibility and approachability on the production floor to build trust and encourage open communication.
  

• Ensuring adherence to quality standards, escalating concerns, and implementing corrective actions.
  

• Driving process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and 5S strategies.
  

• Collaborating with internal teams to support new product development and raw material changes.
  

• Assisting with scheduling prioritization to maximize equipment utilization and efficiency.
  

• Performing additional tasks as needed to support overall business needs.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing operations and production supervision, or a combination of education and 6 years of relevant experience.
  

• Bring experience in production scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization.
  

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality control, and workplace safety.
  

• Possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  

• Are proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with 5S strategies is preferred.
  

• Are flexible and able to adjust your work schedule based on operational needs.
  

• Are comfortable working onsite in a manufacturing facility, including frequent movement between office and production areas, and wearing PPE as required.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Production Coordinator today!

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