Manufacturing Coordinator

Johnson Electric Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric Group in Ancaster, Ontario, is seeking a Manufacturing Coordinator to support daily manufacturing operations, inventory management, and project coordination. You will assist planning, scheduling, and logistics to ensure smooth production and effective material flow.

The role requires a college diploma or relevant experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience in automotive automation and ERP systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• College diploma or relevant work experience.
• Experience in purchasing and project planning, preferably in automotive automation.
• Strong negotiation skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to coordinate purchasing activities and inventory processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Integrity, dependability, urgency and results orientation.

Responsibilities

• Receive inventory and maintain organized storage locations.
• Maintain Min/Max inventory levels and inventory accuracy.
• Unload, inspect, receive, or reject inbound deliveries and manage shipping documentation.
• Kit electrical and mechanical components for project builds.
• Generate reports related to build capability and project status.
• Manage and allocate project leftover materials.
• Coordinate shipping arrangements for cell deliveries and interplant requests.
• Manage inventory for non-vendor-managed items including ordering and cycle counts.
• Support operational and manufacturing requirements.
• Assist planning, scheduling, reporting, and administrative activities.
• Attend project meetings in person.
• Welcome visitors and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain vendor-managed inventory and stocking programs.
• Lead or support cost-reduction and improvement initiatives.
• Process damaged or incorrect materials and coordinate returns.
• Resolve inventory and delivery discrepancies.
• Produce and maintain operational reports and documentation.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Project planning

Automotive industry experience

Negotiation skills

Mechanical aptitude

Inventory coordination

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Integrity and dependability

Education

College diploma

Tools

Questica

CMS

ERP systems

Job description

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Coordinator at Johnson Electric!

Location:

Ancaster, Ontario, Canada (onsite)

Salary Range:

$55K-65K annually

Vacancy Type:

Existing position

As our next Manufacturing Coordinator, you’ll be at the forefront of supporting daily manufacturing operations, inventory management, project coordination, logistics, and continuous improvement activities. Your expertise in planning, scheduling, purchasing coordination, and operational support will be crucial in ensuring efficient project execution and manufacturing success.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Receive inventory and maintain organized storage locations.
• Maintain Min/Max inventory levels and inventory accuracy.
• Unload, inspect, receive, or reject inbound deliveries and manage shipping documentation.
• Kit electrical and mechanical components for project builds.
• Generate reports related to build capability and project status.
• Manage and allocate project leftover materials.
• Coordinate shipping arrangements for cell deliveries, supplier shipments, and interplant requests.
• Manage inventory for non-vendor-managed items, including ordering, tracking, transfers, and cycle counts.
• Support AGC operational and manufacturing requirements.
• Assist the manufacturing team with planning, scheduling, reporting, and administrative activities.
• Attend project-related meetings in person.
• Welcome visitors and respond to general inquiries.
• Maintain vendor-managed inventory and stocking programs.
• Lead or support cost-reduction and special improvement projects.
• Process damaged or incorrect materials and coordinate return shipments.
• Resolve inventory and delivery discrepancies.
• Produce and maintain operational reports and documentation.
• Serve as the primary contact for facilities, outside services, contractors, and office suppliers.
• Coordinate service calls and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• College diploma or relevant work experience.
• Previous purchasing and/or project planning experience, preferably within the automotive industry supporting automation.
• Excellent negotiation skills and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate purchasing activities and inventory processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong sense of integrity, dependability, urgency, and results orientation.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Background in project management.
• Experience in automation manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Questica, CMS, and ERP systems.
• Experience coordinating logistics, shipping, and inventory control activities.
• Experience leading continuous improvement or cost-reduction initiatives.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.

What we offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.