At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our three distinct brands – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones – and our network of 9,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with schools, colleges and universities across the country to transform the student journey in SPORT, SPIRIT and ACHIEVEMENT.
Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth.
HERFF JONES, Department Coordinator (Prep) – Champaign, IL
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
The Herff Jones Manufacturing team, based in Champaign, IL is looking for a Department Coordinator to join our team in the Prep Department.
Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact:
Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for scheduling and coordinating flow of work within or between departments of the manufacturing plant to expedite production. This position will establish priorities for specific customer orders, and revise schedule according to work order specification and availability or capability of workers, material, machines, and equipment.
At Herff Jones we may have been around for 100 years, but we still have the mentality of a scrappy startup. For you, that means your job may grow and change over time. But don’t worry, we would never ask an employee to take on an assignment they didn’t already have the right skill sets they needed to succeed. As we see it for right now, however, here are the challenges that we want you to tackle:
WHAT YOU’LL DO ON A DAILY BASIS:
Distribute work orders to departments and employees according to top priority
Confer with department supervisors to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in process methods
Compile documentation concerning progress of work and downtime due to failures of machines/equipment or personnel efficiencies
Maintain inventory of materials and parts
Expedite production of stock and establishes delivery dates for stock parts ordered
Occasionally uses a computer system to track and locate production units
Maintain and monitors performance of workers
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:
6+ months related experience in addition to meeting the following requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic computer skills
Excellent time management and organization skills
Physical requirements- daily activity includes but is not limited to lifting, carrying, sitting, fingering, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking; standing or moving throughout an 8+ hour shift; be able to regularly lift, push, and pull up to 10lbs; noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
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