Manufacturing Operations Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Coordinator will assist various departments in their daily tasks. This will include coordinating with vendors, office communications/meetings, data entry, record keeping, purchasing, file management and other clerical duties. This person will be working in a Manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for maintaining and updating quotes and new part project tracker logs.
• Assists with securing and analyzing quotations; negotiates prices and terms.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders, changes notices and communication with suppliers
• Reviews inventory level to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity.
• Weekly reviews Vendor Open Order Report to expedite late product not received.
• Verifies supplier invoices to purchase orders and approves bills for payment.
• Maintains adequate supply of office materials and orders items when necessary.
• Performs data entry into Prince ERP system as required.
• Communicates effectively with team members at all levels of organization.
• Completes assigned tasks and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner.

·       Additional responsibilities as assigned by General Manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent attention to detail & organization skills.
• Ability to generate reports and business correspondences as needed. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, and all levels of the company.
• Excellent multitasking skills & ability to manage multiple projects.
• Computer literate (MS Office 365, Adobe, email).
• Experience with MRP software, Epicor preferred.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Independent & willing to take initiative.
• Strong work ethic & highly motivated.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing setting
• Prior experience using ERP systems, Epicor preferred.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to sit, stand or walk the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach or bend.
• Regularly lift, push or pull up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles resulting from metalworking coolants and oils.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud when working in the plant, in which hearing protection is required.