Manufacturing Admin & Operations Support Specialist

Hillenbrand; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Coperion in Whitewater, Wisconsin is seeking a Production Planning Specialist II to provide essential administrative and operational support for the site. The role focuses on organizing information, coordinating with operations, quality, and management teams, and aiding continuous improvement across departments.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and experience with ISO 9001/QMS, ERP systems like SAP, and Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Experience as receptionist or administrative support in manufacturing or business setting.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or other QMS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site’s primary receptionist and telephone operator, providing professional customer and visitor support.
• Coordinate and track facility 5S and Safety Audit programs.
• Support the ISO Quality Management System by maintaining documentation and assisting audits.
• Process and maintain packing slip records within the ERP system.
• Review and approve invoices while managing office supply inventories and purchasing needs.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets, reports, and operational records.
• Monitor, track, and report facility KPIs.
• Coordinate with external vendors to support operational requirements.
• Provide general administrative support to operations, quality, and management teams.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Administrative support

QMS knowledge

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Word/PowerPoint

Job description

Coperion in Whitewater, Wisconsin is seeking a Production Planning Specialist II to provide essential administrative and operational support for the site. The role focuses on organizing information, coordinating with operations, quality, and management teams, and aiding continuous improvement across departments.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and experience with ISO 9001/QMS, ERP systems like SAP, and Microsoft Office tools.