Manufacturing Coordinator/Analyst
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Summary
The Manufacturing Coordinator/Analyst is responsible for supporting continuous improvement efforts within manufacturing operations. This includes gathering and analyzing data related to customer complaints, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), documentation corrections, and other operational concerns to identify opportunities and develop solutions that improve manufacturing processes. This role works closely with leadership, Supervisors, and Line Leaders to investigate concerns and implement improvements while also providing administrative and coordination support to manufacturing operations.
Job description
General Responsibilities
- Observe and gather data regarding operational concerns.
- Recommend changes and improvements to manufacturing processes to reduce errors and improve efficiency.
- Work with leadership, Supervisors, and Line Leaders to identify and implement improvements.
- Support the team in maintaining current and accurate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including identifying needed updates and coordinating documentation revisions.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
- Provide administrative and coordination support to manufacturing operations, including documentation, reporting, scheduling, and other departmental needs.
- Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of departmental activities, initiatives, and events.
Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and principles.
- Basic knowledge of continuous improvement (CI).
- Ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with teams of employees.
- Understanding of cGMP and Lean principles.
- Ability to provide administrative support and coordinate multiple activities while managing competing priorities.
- Experience in manufacturing, including projects, leadership, and process improvements, is preferred.
Requirements
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and principles.
- Basic knowledge of continuous improvement (CI).
- Ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with teams of employees.
- Understanding of cGMP and Lean principles.
- Ability to provide administrative support and coordinate multiple activities while managing competing priorities.
- Experience in manufacturing, including projects, leadership, and process improvements, is preferred.
Company overview
Ultradent Products, Inc. is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments, founded in 1978 by Dr. Dan Fischer. Headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, the company employs approximately 1,900 individuals worldwide with subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, Brazil, Spain, Malaysia, China, and Japan. Ultradent's mission is to improve oral health globally through science, creativity, and education, focusing on making dental procedures more predictable and efficient. The company manufactures and packages over 500 dental products, including its award-winning Opalescence Teeth Whitening line, which is recognized as the #1 professional whitening brand globally. Ultradent specializes in dental consumables, endodontic products, restorative materials, orthodontics, tissue management solutions, and various dental instruments. The company maintains deep vertical integration, handling everything from research and development to manufacturing and distribution in-house. Ultradent's products are used by dentists, group practices, dental labs, veterinary labs, government agencies, and universities in over 130 countries. The company is certified as a "Great Place to Work" and has received numerous awards for workplace culture and manufacturing excellence.