Manufacturing Coordinator

Shamong Manufacturing; Shamong Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing firm in New Jersey is looking for a motivated individual to support its production operations. This full-time role entails tasks in materials management, purchasing, and manufacturing engineering activities, offering hands-on experience in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a team that values quality and attention to detail in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 quality management systems is a plus.
• AS9100 aerospace quality system training.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with vendors for pricing, ordering, and delivery coordination.
• Manage material inventory in Mietrak ERP system.
• Process purchase orders and track material deliveries.
• Create and issue work orders to the shop floor.
• Evaluate and implement automation and manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Strong attention to detail for quality control requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational abilities

Good written and verbal communication

Eagerness to learn new technologies and processes

Ability to take direction and work independently

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering

Relevant work experience in production management or project management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Manufacturing SQL database program

Job description

We are a growing AS9100 certified fabrication shop producing components for defense, aerospace, medical, electronics, photonics, and advanced manufacturing industries. This full-time position supports manufacturing operations, materials management, purchasing coordination, and basic manufacturing/industrial engineering tasks. This role provides hands-on experience in manufacturing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicate with vendors for pricing, ordering, and delivery coordination
• Manage material inventory in Mietrak ERP system
• Process purchase orders and track material deliveries to ensure material is in stock
• Maintain material traceability documentation and certifications
• Assist with material receiving and quality verification
• Support monthly inventory reconciliation processes

Manufacturing Engineering Support (40%)

• Create and issue work orders to the shop floor to ensure adequate production time
• Update routers for accurate processes, set up & run times and other information
• Coordinate with vendors for outside processes
• Manage work order, vendor and material close-out process to ensure full traceability
• Assist the Production Manager and the Shop Manager with production scheduling

Process and Technology Initiatives (20%)

• Evaluate and implement automation and manufacturing technologies that may help production and administration
• Support quality management, compliance, process improvement, and SOP development for business growth
• Support document management system and record-keeping

Required Qualifications

A degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business with a technical background, or relevant work experience in production management or project management

• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite) and ability to learn new software (Manufacturing SQL database program)
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and technical proficiency
• Strong attention to detail for quality control requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take direction and work independently to complete a project with autonomy
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Good written and verbal communication
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and processes
• Background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 quality management systems is a plus
• AS9100 aerospace quality system training
• Production workflow and scheduling
• Production management
• Fabrication shop with aerospace-quality standards
• Mix of office work and shop floor interaction