Manufacturing Coordinator

Exotic Automation; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Learning & growth opportunities

Job summary

Exotic Automation & Supply Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Coordinator to keep quotes and orders moving, enter data in the ERP system, and ensure accurate production release. You’ll troubleshoot order issues, expedite materials, and build routine performance reports.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, with collaboration across sales, manufacturing, and accounting. A positive, team-focused attitude is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate’s degree is a plus.
• 2+ years in operations support, order entry, customer service, or coordinator roles, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong computer skills; ERP or business system experience preferred.
• Clear, professional communication by phone and in writing.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail; ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solver who works well independently and in a team.
• Comfort with Excel and reporting; KPI tracking experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be the team’s point of contact; handle quotations and open orders with timely status updates.
• Enter and process orders in the ERP system, including customer info, EDI, pricing, and release to manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot order issues related to labor, materials, or pricing; assist with sourcing, returns, and non-conforming materials.
• Expedite materials and follow up with vendors to meet customer deadlines.
• Build daily, weekly, and monthly reports; maintain department KPIs for leadership decisions.
• Resolve invoice rejections, payment issues, credit card orders, and account discrepancies with Accounting.
• Learn Exotic’s product lines and the Manufacturing team’s work to build business understanding.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in business or technical field

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Keep projects moving from quote to delivery Exotic Automation builds custom manufactured solutions for its customers. As our Manufacturing Coordinator, you will be the go-to contact for the Manufacturing team. You will keep customers and sales informed, get orders into production accurately, and make sure every project stays on track. If you are organized, enjoy solving problems, and like being the person everyone counts on, this role is a great fit.

What You Will Do

• Be the team’s point of contact. Handle quotations and open orders by phone and email, giving customers and sales staff timely status updates.
• Get orders right the first time. Enter and process orders in our ERP system, including customer information, EDI transactions, and pricing, then release them to manufacturing.
• Solve problems. Troubleshoot order issues with labor, materials, or pricing, and help with sourcing, returned goods, and non-conforming materials.
• Keep materials flowing. Expedite materials and follow up with vendors so customer deadlines are met.
• Track performance. Build daily, weekly, and monthly reports and maintain department KPIs that leadership uses to make decisions.
• Partner with Accounting. Resolve invoice rejections, payment issues, credit card orders, and account discrepancies.
• Learn the business. Build a solid understanding of Exotic’s product lines and the work our Manufacturing team does.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent. An associate’s degree in business or a technical field is a plus.
• 2+ years of operations support, order entry, customer service, or coordinator experience, ideally in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong computer skills. ERP or business system experience is preferred.
• Clear, professional communication by phone and in writing.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A problem-solver who works well independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort with Excel and reporting. KPI tracking experience is a plus.

Why Exotic Automation

• Visibility. You’ll be at the center of the action, working with customers, sales, manufacturing, and accounting.
• Bonus potential. The role is eligible for the Corporate Staff Bonus Plan.
• Learning. You’ll learn technical products in a growing industrial business.
• Stability. Exotic is part of the Value Added Companies family.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package. Exotic Automation offers full benefits and PTO.

Exotic Automation maintains a drug-free workplace, including testing for marijuana.

Exotic Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Working Conditions: Normal business office and industrial environment with regular (up to 100% of work time) exposure to noise, dust, office equipment, machinery, equipment and supplies